Hauptstrase 26, Volkstedt. (& Unterweißbach 1890 - 1928). Thuringia.
Hersteller / Manufacturer
Founded by Wilhem Liebmann in 1850 after selling his first factory to Gebrüder Heubach. The company was nearly destroyed by fire in 1858 so Wilhelm Liebmann decided to retire. Alfred and Carl Wilhelm Voigt became joint chairmen and rebuilt the factory. In 1896 the company became a limited company with a stock holding of one million marks. The major shareholder was Albert Schönau. It is his initial "S" which in 1902 became part of the Sitzendorfer "Crown over S" mark.
Reference: MySteinCollection
Side view of featured stein (top centre).
"Der Zwinger" in Dresden
Ink stamp on featured stein (right), "filled pearls" denotes 1954 onward.
"Blue Onion" style on this early porcelain stein,dated 1887 - 1900
Ink stamp on base of featured stein (left), hollow pearls were used between 1902 and 1954.
Modern Sitzendorf stein, post 1954.
Pewter lid with decorated porcelain insert, on featured stein (top centre).
Manufacturer's mark on featured stein (top centre)
Side view including handle of featured stein (left).