RARE Pre-War Hutschenreuther Selb Audubon Bird Plates - Set of 6 - Circa 1930s

This exquisite set of six porcelain cabinet plates showcases the legendary craftsmanship of Hutschenreuther, a premier German porcelain house. Each plate features a distinct, meticulously detailed illustration of a North American bird species in the style of John James Audubon, perched amongst delicate botanical elements. The crisp white porcelain is finished with a hand-applied gold gilt rim, adding a layer of classic sophistication. These are not just dinnerware; they are highly collectible "cabinet plates" designed for display, though they serve beautifully as dessert or salad plates. THIS SET FEATURES THE LORENZ HUTSCHENREUTHER SELB (LHS) "WALKING LION" BACKSTAMP USED BETWEEN 1925 AND 1939. UNLIKE LATER MID-CENTURY REPRODUCTIONS, THESE PIECES * ARE MARKED SIMPLY "GERMANY" (PRE-DATING THE "US ZONE" OR "WEST GERMANY" MARKS) * FEATURE THE ORIGINAL GREEN "PRÜFSTELLE" (INSPECTION) PAPER LABELS, PROVING THEY WERE HANDLED AS HIGH-END CABINET PIECES AND NEVER PUT THROUGH MODERN DISHWASHERS * DISPLAY THE SUPERIOR HAND-APPLIED GOLD GILT CHARACTERISTIC OF PRE-WWII BAVARIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP PRODUCT DETAILS * Brand: Hutschenreuther (LHS Selb) * Style: Mid-Century Modern / Traditional / Audubon Naturalist * Color: Multi-color birds on a white base with gold trim * Size: See photo * Featured Birds: Cardinal, Yellow Warbler, Barn Swallow, Redstart, Scarlet Tanager, and Eastern Bluebird. * Materials: High-quality German Porcelain * Country of Origin: Bavaria, Germany