Rare Complete Set of Twelve (12) 1936 Texas Centennial Blue & White Porcelain Plates by Moritz Zdekauer – Museum-Quality Collection

 A once-in-a-lifetime find for serious collectors of Texas history and European porcelain, this complete set of twelve vintage blue and white porcelain plates was produced by Moritz Zdekauer (MZ) in 1936 to commemorate the Centennial of the Great State of Texas.

While individual plates surface from time to time, a full set is almost never available—most complete collections now reside in museums or private estates. This offering presents a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Texas and American history.

Key Details

• Maker: Moritz Zdekauer (MZ), Altrohlau, Bohemia (now Czech Republic)
• Year: 1936 – Texas Centennial Commemoration
• Material: Blue & White Porcelain with 24K Hand-Painted Gold Trim
• Markings: Texas Centennial logo “Texas Under Six Flags” at top; each plate marked on the reverse with the MZ hallmark and a historical description of the depicted scene.

Complete Set of 12 Plates Includes:

1. The First Capitol of Texas at Columbia
2. Capitol of Texas – Austin
3. The Alamo
4. Mission San José de Aguayo
5. General Sam Houston
6. Mission La Bahía at Goliad
7. Old Stone Fort at Nacogdoches
8. Texas Rangers
9. The Four Original Warships of the Texas Navy
10. Stephen Fuller Austin
11. Capture & Surrender of General Santa Anna After the Battle of San Jacinto
12. Contemporary Scene of Modern Life in Texas

Each plate measures approximately 9.5” in diameter and features intricate transferware designs framed by the Six Flags of Texas, garlands, Texas wildflowers, and Western motifs.

Why we love them: 

• Historically Significant: Commissioned for the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas, 1936
• Rare Complete Set: Most surviving examples are in museums or incomplete
• Gilded Detailing: 24K hand-painted rims elevate each plate to heirloom quality
• Display-Worthy: Perfect for gallery walls, dining rooms, or historic collections
• Investment Potential: Highly sought after among collectors of Texas history, commemorative porcelain, and early 20th-century European craftsmanship

 They were acquired at a historic Central Texas home where they held a place of pride.  

Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

The salad plates retail for $23.99/each on Replacements…

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🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use, adding to their overall charm. Please see all the pictures, which are considered part of the description.

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