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Dresden Menuett Scepter Mark Identification / Age?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Carnivant, Oct 29, 2024.

  1. Carnivant

    Carnivant Active Member

    Hello!

    I recently acquired this Dresden lace figurine from a thrift store. I was not expecting the mark to be difficult to find, but I have not been able to find one like this. I am most curious about the age, but if there is any other information on this mark, I would be interested in hearing it.

    It says Dresden Germany in blue, Menuett in gold, and the mold number is 733. I have found the same type of figure marked with a crowned "alka" (so possibly related to that mark) and sometimes a Western Germany mark (so potentially not too old), but I have not been able to find this specific scepter thing.

    Any information would be greatly appreciated!

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    And here are two similar ones with alka marks, if these help anyone:)
    https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/dresden-art-lace-figurine-menuett-3762601117
    https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/177...how_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details
     
  2. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

  3. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Weird. SIS's post shows that the crown is correct for AL KA (I always thought it was Alka, LOL), but google lens doesn't find that line underneath. Maybe just a misprint of the mark? Anyway, Menuett of course refers to the minuette dance. Probably 1950s (but according to Chris' site, no later than 1956). If all the lace is intact, that would be quite a feat!
     
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  4. Carnivant

    Carnivant Active Member

    The crown does certainly match the other AL KA marks. Perhaps we won't be able to more accurately narrow this one down, but 1950s does seem right to me, looking at the other marks.

    Unfortunately, there is one section of missing lace (front bottom). I'm happy that is all that is missing though. x)

    Thanks you two!
     
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