These plates are from Hutschenreuther, famous for its "lion mark," the symbol of Bavaria, and were awarded to them by the King upon the opening of Germany's first private kiln, with a pledge of "the highest quality." They are in excellent condition, either unused or washed once or twice. They have been displayed in a china cabinet for a long time. There are no scratches on the front, but there is a small black speck of dirt and a slight streak on the back.