Germany / Bavaria / Lauenstein:

[1] : Porzellanfabrik Keramika, Inh. Arno Apel (1954 until 1974)

This small factory produced a few semi-vitreous items next to all kinds of decorational porcelain goods including smoke consumers and an impressive range of figures for such a small business. In the end however the firm failed to find it's own niche and was closed down after twenty years of operation.

Mark Comments:

Only the two versions shown below are genuine Apel. At least one Asian company exists that uses a 'crown-above-double-A' mark and various re-sellers frequently try to pass their junk off as original Apel products.

Marks

Image 1-01

Used between 1954 and 1974, most used mark.

Image 1-02

Used between 1954 and 1974, the not quite as often seen second company mark: 'PORZELLAN' and 'APEL' above 'BAVARIA'.