Thought I would show a plate commemorating the Saar election and return to Germany. "The Saar comes home". Although the maker mark can't be seen,this plate/fruit bowl was made by Villeroy & Boch. To this day a very well known and popular manufacturer. Thanks for looking.

Mikee, I see you are a lover of excellent wood-carve art.
Thank you for posting this plate and the knight-scene in the background.

Benten

Words fail me.

Thank you for sharing.
--dj--Joe

Beautiful... I feel nostalgic!

A most beautiful piece. I admire your taste in carved wood!

Mark

Hello,
Yes Mikee that is one nice looking piece. I also wouldn't mind seeing or hearing about the piece with the knight in it either.
Duzig(Bill)

Mikee,

Another first-rate pair for your collection old boy, way to go!!

Many thanks for sharing more of your great collection, it's always a pleasure seeing your latest goodies.


... as always, wishing you much continued good luck!

Bill

Ps for those who may not be aware, Villeroy & Boch is better known simply as Mettlach, the producer of the "Cadillacs of beersteins," and other high-end quality German stoneware.

benten, Thanks for the reminder and thank you all for your interest, glade you all like the Saar plate. Also, really neat to see the two winged dragons above the knight in the first picture.
Since their was an interest in my(K)night stand..lol.. I'm glad to show another historical plate, this time from WWI which nicely depicts an encounter at the Battle of Mons. Articulated by the artist from accumulated stories told to him by his brother and others who died later in the war. The artist made this plate as a lasting memory and dedication to his brother and of course for those that fought and died in this engagement. Lastly, the artist presented this plate to the mayor of Nimy. And understandably so.
King Albert I and his Bavarian princess Queen Elisabeth are shown at the top of the plate. A very interesting royal couple to read about. Both were well liked and admired by many for many reasons.
Not often seen and which is very exciting to see on this plate at bottom is the "Angel of Mons". Also a very interesting subject to read about. For me the battle is the best read of all. I've added some additional pictures from places of interest as well. Thanks for looking!
Bill, I probably should of posted this on your forum.

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Bill, Thanks for mentioning the VB connection with Mettlach. The only old Mettlach I have is this piece I believe. Well I was told it was old Mettlach I just haven't got around to researching it yet. But I don't care really I just like it.
I like the old German language, but more than that I like the "Knight's War Prayer".

"Goth Vater auf dem höchsten Trohn, Ich bitt` dich thu mir heut beistohn daß ich mit diesem Scwert zumal der Feind erschlag ein`große Zahl".

God father on the highest throne, I bid you to standby me today that I with this sword kill the enemy in great numbers.

I hope I translated it close enough. erschlag-beat to death/kill. Thanks for looking.

Mikee,

A beautiful rendering of the old Landsknecht
and his simple prayer.

Isn't it funny how we humans constantly beseech God to slaughter our enemies in great numbers?


Always a pleasure seeing your latest acquisitions, thanks!

Bill

I don't often come down this far on the forum but I'm so glad I did today, some beautiful artifacts posted here by Mikee, I think I may well be spending more time looking through everything I have missed.
Thanks you for opening my eyes too another great field of collecting that I was only vaguely aware of.

Gary

Thanks Bill and Gary. You guys are the best and glad you enjoyed them.