A beautiful classic for collectors of fine THUN porcelain tableware, if you are looking to acquire or complete your collection with its cobalt "Blue Onion" patterns under glaze (impressed under glaze). In the 1870s, the porcelain factory in Klášterec nad Ohří was the first to offer porcelain pieces adorned with onions and other floral motifs - a style called "cibulák," derived from the word "cibule," meaning "onion." In spring 2024, the Klášterec nad Ohří porcelain factory will cease all its activities. Thus, the town has permanently lost its connection to the famous porcelain brand that it had been proud of for more than two centuries. This tiered serving platter has been used and may show minor signs of use. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the largest plate in its center is chipped, but this does not detract aesthetically in any way as it is not visible when the tiered platter is assembled. Height: 22 cm Diameter of Plates: 15 cm - 20 cm - 24 cm I have several items from this set available. In the case of purchasing multiple pieces, I WILL REVISE THE SALE PRICE DOWNWARDS (See other items on the site) URGENT: DUE TO A RELOCATION I WILL CONSIDER ALL SERIOUS OFFERS FOR PURCHASE TO CONSIDER A FAVORABLE OUTCOME! A little history of this great porcelain house: The second factory of its kind in Czech lands, by the end of the 19th century, Thun porcelain gained international success. The Klášterec nad Ohří porcelain factory was founded in 1794 by J. M. Weber, a forester and administrator of the noble Thun family's estate. He aimed to take advantage of the kaolin deposit discovered on the estate; however, the initial attempts to manufacture porcelain were anything but successful... The situation changed in 1797 when the entrepreneur Christian Nonne rented the factory. Under his leadership, the quality of production and sales rapidly increased, especially as Nonne began to purchase kaolin from the vicinity of Kadaň, a municipality in the same region, but of much higher quality. Once Nonne's rental contract expired, it was Count Jan Josef Thun himself who took over the factory. The brand "K" then became "TK." In 1822, Thun finally obtained the charter of franchises for porcelain production. Indeed, during the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, Czech porcelain manufacturers typically had to wait an average of 30 years to receive this official document confirming the good quality of their production. Throughout the first half of the 19th century, Klášterec nad Ohří produced pieces of tableware that are still prized by collectors today, particularly cups and saucers adorned with high-quality paintings created by foreign painters. Starting in 1843, the Klášterec nad Ohří factory received permission to equip itself with a printing press. From then on, in addition to hand-painted pieces, it offered items with printed decorations. In the mid-19th century, the porcelain factory turned to figurative designs, primarily under the direction of sculptor Arnošt Popp. The Thun family remained the owners of the business even during the difficult periods of two World Wars and the interwar period... until nationalization in 1945. From 1958, it became part of the national company Karlovarský porcelán. In 2009, it was purchased by the company Thun 1794. However, in recent years, the porcelain factory has faced difficulties, dealing with rising energy prices and a drop in sales. In spring 2024, the Klášterec nad Ohří porcelain factory will cease all its activities.