My great-great grandmother brought her Zwiebelmuster porcelain with her from Germany. It's still useable. But a couple of pieces are missing. Can I replace items from a set that's probably about 100 years old?




Is Zwiebelmuster porcelain for everyday use or only for special occasions?











Is there any lead used in Zwiebelmuster porcelain?





Is my old Zwiebelmuster dinnerware valuable?













What are some of the valuable collectible items that Zwiebelmuster makes?







Is Zwiebelmuster microwaveable?

Yes, you can. One attractive feature of Zwiebelmuster porcelain is that neither the pattern nor the process has changed. So what's being made today can replace items from old sets.








Use it for both. Although Zwiebelmuster has a timeless and elegant design it's roubust enough for everyday use. Europeans have used it as everyday tableware for generations. It even stands up to the punishment that modern families can dish out (please forgive the pun). Zwiebelmuster is dishwasher safe, microwaveable and the pattern won't fade over the years! No wonder Zwiebelmuster has been called "a porcelain for the generations."




No lead is ever used in the manufacture of Zwiebelmuster porcelain.





It certainly is. The set you buy today appreciates yearly. In that sense Zwiebelmuster everyday tableware is a collector's item. You can get an idea of how old your items are by checking the mark on the bottom of each piece. You can view a graphical display of all the Zwiebelmuster benchmarks, and their dates, on this site. If you want to research more deeply you can locate a copy of Kovel's Dictionary of Marks, Pottery and Porcelain, 1850 to Present.





Zwiebelmuster miniatures are in great demand. The Japanese, who are no strangers to craftsmanship and quality, and who have defined the art of miniatures in so many other areas, are briskly collecting our miniatures.





Yes, and it's dishwasher safe too. The pattern can't fade because it's inglazed.