The Royal Bayreuth (Koniglich Priv. Porcelain Factory Co.), Germany, was founded 1794, and was the first porcelain factory in Bavaria. The factory was established by Friedrich Christian von Marwitz, a Prussian officer who had been granted permission to operate a porcelain factory by the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.

The early years of the factory were difficult, but it eventually began to produce high-quality porcelain that was comparable to that of the famous Meissen factory. In 1812, the factory was granted the title of "Koniglich Priv. Porzellanfabrik Tettau" (Royal Bavarian Porcelain Factory Tettau) by King Maximilian I of Bavaria.

In the late 19th century, Royal Bayreuth began to produce figural pieces which often depict animals, children, and historical figures and novelties. The factory was also one of the first to produce porcelain wares with transfer-printed designs, which made them more affordable for a wider range of consumers.

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Royal Bayreuth jug with fishermen scene, height 9.5 cm

Fishermen's Tale

Royal Bayreuth jug with fishermen scene, height 9.5 cm

A Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria tea service for six, including a…

Royal Bavarian Tea Set for Six

A Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria tea service for six, including a teapot, six cups & saucers, sugar bowl & milk jug

Large Royal Bayreuth Shire horses vase, a twin handled goats…

Royal Bayreuth Twin Goat Vase

Large Royal Bayreuth Shire horses vase, a twin handled goats vase

Two Royal Bayreuth porcelain lobster serving Ware items, post…

Royal Bayreuth Lobster Serving Ware Set

Two Royal Bayreuth porcelain lobster serving Ware items, post 1902, a jug and a serving bowl, possibly for celery, both moulded in the form of lobsters with bright orange glazes; green backstamps underside of post 1902 era, height 5.5 cm length 33 cm…

A Royal Bayreuth baluster-form ceramic vase with naive painted…

Bavarian Sheep Grazing Ceramic Vase, 21cm

A Royal Bayreuth baluster-form ceramic vase with naive painted and Transferred sheep Grazing scene, made in Bavaria, H.21 cm

Seven Royal Bayreuth Bavaria ceramic items, including cup &…

Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Ceramic Collection

Seven Royal Bayreuth Bavaria ceramic items, including cup & saucer, vases, lidded box

Two vintage Royal Bayreuth vases

Vintage Royal Bayreuth Vases Pair

Two vintage Royal Bayreuth vases

Miniature Royal Bayreuth farmer/chickens pitcher approximately…

Miniature Double-Spout Royal Bayreuth Farmer Pitcher

Miniature Royal Bayreuth farmer/chickens pitcher approximately 7 cm tall. Double spout.

Set of six antique Royal Bayreuth Devil mounted creamers, circa…

Antique Devil Creamer Set - Royal Bayreuth, 1900

Set of six antique Royal Bayreuth Devil mounted creamers, circa 1900, approx. 10 cm high