Haviland China... any info appreciated

[Cindy B]

DH was cleaning out the storage eaves in the house... and came across this..

I set of Haviland China in the original box, still sealed never opened! It must have either been from the original owner (1962-1971) or from the other owner (1971-2002). It says Bavaria/West Germany... the original label/staples are still in it... (so obviously pre 1989!)


It is a set of desert plates.. real pretty blue pattern, but its not me.. I enjoy the Fiestaware type look... this well is very elegant/formal...

I've never heard of it... but again I'm not a fine china kind of person!

Its going on Ebay.. just not sure of what to think of this "treasure!"

 

[Talking Hands]

Check out the value before you put it on Ebay. HAvilabd is a very good brand of fine china. I have the rose pattern. And some gold banded that my aunt is keeping for me.

 

[dandave]

It sounds like Johann Haviland. I have a set of the Forever Spring pattern. Here's a little info:

History of Haviland China:

John Haviland formed the Johann Haviland Company in 1907 in Waldershof, Germany. Early products included everyday china, hotel china and high quality china for home use. In 1924, Johann Haviland was sold to Richard-Ginori and the name of the firm was changed to "Porzellanfabrik Waldershof AG." Rosenthal China of Germany purchased the Waldershof factory in 1937 and began producing fine china for export to the United States. This dinnerware was marked "Johann Haviland, Bavaria, Germany." In the 1970s and 1980s, many Johann Haviland patterns were sold in grocery stores as premiums, distributed by the Johann Haviland Corporation of Des Plaines, Illinois. Some of these patterns carry either a Bavarian or Thailand back stamp. Johann Haviland China was made at the Waldershof factory until the late 1980s.

 

[Cindy B]

It does say Johann Haviland on it.. never opened.. still sealed, so of course, don't want to open it... could get a better price for never opened.

Just by the way the print is on box... I'm guessing early-mid 70's... maybe 1977 at the latest...

 

[Nikole]

You will probably need to open it to ensure that none of the plates are broken and to take a picture or two....... You could have an upset auction winner if it is never opened and they receive it and a couple plates are chipped or broken...

 

[dandave]

I agree with Nikole. You'll also need to check for crazing. I don't think MIB means that much with china.