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Used between 1924 and 1930, a modified version of the "RMR" mark showing "RMD" above the shield with "Darmstadt" underneath.
This subsidiary was founded during an economic upturn by Porzellan- und Feinsteingutfabrik Max Roesler AG, a company based in Rodach, Bavaria. Production began in 1924 following the extensive conversion of the facility, which was formerly the Großherzogliche Keramische Manufaktur GmbH, acquired in 1923. At the same time, the parent company also took over the Holzwarenfabrik Ludwig Eckhardt woodworking plant in Hildburghausen to increase furniture production, which was initially a profitable side business.
However, the economic upturn was short-lived, and by 1926, all areas of the business were struggling again. Even the small recovery in 1927 and 1928 did little to strengthen the company against what was still to come. In 1929, the subsidiary and its parent company were, of course, negatively affected by the worldwide economic crisis, and the factory in Darmstadt had to close again in 1931.
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Used between 1924 and 1930, a modified version of the "RMR" mark showing "RMD" above the shield with "Darmstadt" underneath.
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Used between 1924 and 1930, an example of the beforementioned mark type.
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Used between 1930 and 1931, registered at the RWZR under №·416·590 on 1930-03-31.
(Picture by Ann Walker).
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Another picture of the previous mark, "Max Roesler" above shield and "Darmstadt" underneath.
(Picture by Elke Träger).
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Draft of a planned mark revision: missing the "Max", "Darmstadt" in a straight line.
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Used around 1931, missing the "Max" but showing an additionally stamped "Germany".
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