Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Antique Mercury‑Head 35‑pc Dinnerware Set c.1874–1909

Discover an exquisite piece of history in this 35-piece Villeroy & Boch Mettlach dinnerware set, unmistakably marked with the iconic Mercury‑head backstamp This elegant blue-and-white collection was produced between 1874 and 1909, during the era when the Mercury stamp was in consistent use, making it a true antique rather than mere vintage .

This complete mid‑century tableware ensemble includes four 9″ dinner plates (two with slight edge chips), eight shallow 9″ bowls, six 7.5″ plates, eight tea cups (3.75″ rim by 2.25″ height) with seven matching 6″ saucers, a generous 15.5″ × 10.5″ oval platter, and an 8″ × 5″ gravy boat — all delicately hand-fired in classic Mettlach stoneware. The Mercury-head mark confirms production during the late 19th to early 20th century, a period prized by collectors ().

Despite two chipped plates, the set shows only gentle wear and no cracking, reflecting careful use and preservation. This is an ideal find for collectors of German porcelain, antiques, o