How old are Carl Scheidig porcelain figurines?

Carl Scheidig porcelain figurines can be more than 100 years old, though the exact age depends on the production period, as he began manufacturing porcelain in 1906, making the earliest surviving figures well over a century old. Pieces produced during the 1910s and 1920s are among the oldest examples that regularly appear in antique collections. The company continued producing figurines through major historical events, including two world wars and the years of East Germany after 1949. That long production history means collectors may find figures from many different decades, each showing slight differences in factory marks, painting style and porcelain finish. Age alone does not decide value, where a figurine from the 1930s with damage may sell for less than a beautifully preserved example produced during the 1960s. Condition, rarity and subject remain major factors alongside production date. Mould numbers, painting techniques and decorative colours can offer extra clues. Older figures sometimes display light crazing in the glaze or gentle wear on the base from decades of display, though many survive in remarkably fine condition.