Maple Whisper - Epiag (EPIAG - Pirkenhammer), Czechoslovakia

Name: Maple Whisper
 
Type: Pair of Porcelain Sugar Bowls with Lids
 
Year: 1940s–1950s
 
Set: Yes
 
Mark: Epiag (EPIAG - Pirkenhammer), Czechoslovakia - Epiag (EPIAG - Pirkenhammer), Czechoslovakia
 
History: These porcelain sugar bowls bear the hallmark of Epiag (often associated with Pirkenhammer)—a collective porcelain manufacturing group operating in Czechoslovakia, particularly active from the interwar period through the mid-20th century. The backstamp "Epiag Made in Czechoslovakia" with a crown suggests a production date between 1920 and 1950, likely narrowing to the 1940s–1950s based on the floral style and gold trim.
 
 
The pattern features stylized autumnal maple leaves in vibrant yellows, oranges, pinks, and greens, accented with soft grey foliage, which suggests a mid-century romantic naturalism that was popular in European porcelain designs during that era. The lids are delicately ribbed and topped with a scroll-style finial, with subtle gilt edging.
 
 
These items would have been part of a larger tea or dinner service, typically used for serving sugar or preserves. The pieces are well-preserved, with no visible crazing or wear to the decoration or gilt—suggesting they were either sparingly used or well cared for.
 
Flaws: Slight fade of the gilt, chip on inner of one of them