Posted 7 years ago
Tanni
(47 items)
Old German Porcelain 19 Piece Canister Set decorated with Pink Roses Gold Trim and raised beading. The set includes a wall mount salt box and flower box, two bottles, six large canisters, six spice jars and three creamers. The salt and flower box have a hinged wooded lid. The set has crazing on the whole set. The set has the name "Grell" on the bottom. The condition of the set is good. There are some flaws and fading. The condition is good for the age.
According to the notes found in the set. It was brought to the U.S. by my Great great grandparents when they immigrated in about 1875. They are said to be from "Berlin Germany".
Translation is from German to English -
Kaffe = Coffee
Reis = Rice
Essig = Vinegar
Oel = Oil
Gries = Grease
Brösel = Bread Crumbs
Zucker = Sugar
Salz = Salt
Mehl = Flower
Gewürz = (All) Spice
Kümmel = Caraway
Zimmt = Mustard
Pfeffer = Pepper
Paprika = Paprika
Nelken = Clove
Ant help in identifying the "Grell" mark on the bottom would be extremely helpful. Thanks.
Corrections:
Gries = semolina
Zimt = cinnamon
Paprika = red bell pepper (powder)
And the female first name "Gretl" (not "Grell", look again) is the name of the container series (not the decoration though).
Thank you very much for those corrections :)