Welcome to Hamclothingdesigns! You are looking at Great condition pre-owned item. See photos and please read condition of item Description: Red, Christmas Tree Various Holiday Mugs Pattern: Christmas Tree by Waechtersbach Status: Discontinued. Circa: 1982 - 2012 Waechtersbach ceramics is a German ceramics manufacturer in Brachttal near Wachtersbach, which was founded in 1832 by the Prince Adolf of Ysenburg and Büdingen of Isenburg-Wachtersbach. Their quality ceramic dinnerware has been distributed in the US through Waechtersbach USA founded in 1975. The products of Waechtersback are distinctive for their vibrant colors, brilliant glaze work and contemporary designs. The have a quality that is only found in exacting standards and decades old craftsmanship. European manufactured since 1832*, their quality dinnerware and accessories are bright splashes of color with timeless form. The bright and captivating ceramics they make, like the traditional red plate have a wonderful history both as part of the history of ceramics and in the history of the company. The word ?ceramic? derives from the Greek. ?Kerameus? can be translated as ?potter? and is probably one of the oldest job titles. Generally the term ceramic means, goods, which are produced by a potter. Ceramic products are to a large extent handmade and receive their final shape and their appearance only by firing at approximately 1100 degrees Celsius. Waechtersbach dinnerware is carefully made high fired ceramic earthenware. A Waechtersbach History In the year 1829, white clay was found in Schlierbach Forest, near Frankfurt am Main, belonging to the Ysenburg-Waechtersbach preserve. In the spring of 1832, overseer Johann Scharff, born 1781 in Echternach/Luxemburg, examined the clay and found it excellent for the manufacture of Earthenware. Since the other material needed for the production of earthenware such as gravel, sand and calcareous tuff were also available in the immediate vicinity, they (5 gentlemen from Waechtersbach and 2 gentlemen from Schlierbach) got together to try and bring these resources together. On June 8, 1832 they established an Earthenware Factory in Schlierbach to be known as ?Waechtersbacher Earthenware?. In addition to the factory in Schlierbach, there is a castle that has been the home of the royal Ysenburg and Budingen Family for more than 700 years. For the community of Brachttal and the surrounding villages, the Waechtersbach Keramik factory is the most significant employer. Our store is delighted to offer the plates manufactured by Waechtersbach. Our family?s German roots and love of tradtion make it a pleasure to offer the special red plate for celebration and affirmation, along with the Birthday plate to mark the years spent together. Christmas Tree by Waechtersbach is an eye-catching European take on a traditional holiday theme. This stylish pattern is glazed in brilliant red, and features a fun Christmas tree with candles, balls, and stars. Waechtersbach is known for their bold designs, and "Christmas Tree" is no exception! Everything we sell is 100% authentic, geniune merchandise purchased through various channels. We find the deals and pass the deals on to you. All our items are stored in a safe and clean environment and packed with care! We care about your experience and want you to keep shopping online and ! If there is a problem with your order, please let us know we are happy to fix a mistake and we are humans!! Feel free to ask us any questions. All our items ship same day from Missouri before 2:00 PM