Seltmann Weiden Frühling Wall Plate - Porcelain and Pewter Rim, Bavaria, 23 cm

Decorative wall plate from the "Four Seasons" series by the German manufacturer Seltmann Weiden, Bavaria. This piece represents spring (Frühling) through a central polychrome porcelain composition framed by a cast metal border.

Object History: Christian Seltmann founded the porcelain factory in Weiden in 1910, establishing it as one of the most significant ceramic production centers in West Germany. During the 1970s, the firm collaborated with master metalworkers to create this hybrid series, integrating the delicacy of Bavarian porcelain with the robustness of ornamental pewter, reflecting the traditional rustic style of the region.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Glazed porcelain with a chased pewter (Zinn) rim
- Diameter: 23 cm (9.05 inches)
- Weight: 465 g (1.02 lbs)
- Material: High-fire porcelain and pewter alloy
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The porcelain surface shows no crazing or loss of polychromy. The pewter rim retains its original patina without mechanical deformations.

Usage and Value: An object of interest for collectors of post-war German porcelain and enthusiasts of Bavarian folk art. The piece includes an integrated metal hanger on the back for immediate vertical display.