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German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
and a German marking logo. What is really unusual is the fact that the donkey still has all four of
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art German Antique Markings
Materials
Tin
H 5 in W 3 in D 7.5 in
Trimph Der Venus Royal Vienna Platter Framed Signed and W Bee Hive Marking
By Berger Pinh
Located in Stamford, CT
A Vienna style porcelain burgundy-ground tray, 'triumph Der Venus' late 19th century, blue beehive mark, signed bergère Pinh. The oblong octagonal tray painted with Venus rising from...
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical German Antique Markings
Pair of art nouveau Mettlach pottery vases with incised markings to underside
By Mettlach
Located in San Francisco, CA
each double-handled urn painted with meandering foliate design on a blue-gray ground; with incised marks to the underside
Category
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau German Antique Markings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco German Silver Candelabras
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This pair of three light candelabras are made from 800 purity German silver and date to the first
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Markings
Materials
Silver
Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg
Category
1910s German Folk Art German Antique Markings
Materials
Tin
Richard Bauroth, Bathers, German Jugenstil Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1919
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT ARTIST
Richard Bauroth (German, 1884-?) was active/lived in Germany. German sculptor
Category
1910s German Jugendstil German Antique Markings
Materials
Bronze
H 6.25 in W 8.25 in D 4 in
Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical
Category
1910s German Folk Art German Antique Markings
Materials
Tin
Fine and Rare German 19th Century Figural Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare German, 19th century figural porcelain liquor dispenser fountain. The two-part
Category
19th Century German Baroque Revival German Antique Markings
Materials
Bronze
H 25 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art German Antique Markings
Materials
Tin
Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of
Category
Early 20th Century German German Antique Markings
Materials
Brass
H 1.38 in W 5.52 in D 2.96 in
Two Brass Candlesticks, Probably German, 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
small hole on the drip tray and X marking.
Category
17th Century German Antique Markings
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in COLMAR, FR
A perfect example of mid-century modern German art pottery. This fat lava vase was made by the west
Category
Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Antique Markings
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Absolutely Antique Blue Vases Delft Bonnie Set Of Three, Germany, 1890-1900
By Delft
Located in Bastogne, BE
marking of the author on the bottom.
Museum and collection value!
Real Delft porcelain is of the
Category
1890s German German Antique Markings
Materials
Faience
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
probably made in the Erzgebirge region of Germany, Circa 1880-1890, which was known for that particular
Category
1880s German Folk Art German Antique Markings
Materials
Wood
H 7.5 in W 4.75 in D 15 in
19th Century Pair of Polish/German Stoneware Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19th century pair of Polish/German stoneware figures.
Quite rare!
Not a
Category
Late 19th Century Polish High Victorian German Antique Markings
Materials
Pottery
Jug. Glass, silver metal. Possibly WMF, Germany. Around 1900.
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug. Glass, silver metal. Possibly WMF, Germany. Around 1900.
With contrast markings (handle
Category
Early 20th Century European Other German Antique Markings
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century Jugendstil/Art Nouveau silver napkin rings and decorative box by german
Category
1880s German Jugendstil German Antique Markings
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal, Silver
H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Collection of Antique Ancestral Black and White Photographs from Germany
Located in Miami, FL
Collection of antique black and white ancestral photographs from Germany and perhaps Switzerland
Category
Early 20th Century American German Antique Markings
Materials
Paper
H 24.25 in W 17 in D 0.07 in
Vintage Miniature German Variable Camera Tripod 1920s with Ansel Adams Book
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Incline Village, NV
itself is only 12". Very well made, the markings indicate it is of German manufacture, namely "Zeiss Ikon
Category
1920s American Art Deco German Antique Markings
Materials
Brass
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Old German Engraving of the Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
to a species or variant of wild dog bearing distinctive markings.
The print is likely from "Die
Category
1770s German Antique Markings
Materials
Paper
H 10.44 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Set of Eight White and Pink Banded Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight white and pink banded plates. Scalloped white plates with pink banding with markings C
Category
Late 19th Century German German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
WMF (attrib) Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Large Jug and Basin Set
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Hudson, NY
. It is believed to have been manufactured by WMF. WMF is a German tableware manufacturer, founded in
Category
19th Century German Art Nouveau German Antique Markings
Materials
Pewter
Rare Pair of 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
crossed sword markings to the bases.
BSKZZN
60615/60460
Category
19th Century German German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Orange and Gilt Painted Plates
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
markings in blue for Dresden. Germany, late 19th century.
Dimensions: 8” square x 1” H
Category
Late 19th Century German German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Group of Lovers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
marking to the base.
Category
Late 19th Century German Romantic German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
Bierbaum - Das Schoene Madchen Von Pao - Illustrated by Franz Von Bayros - 1910
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
, as issued.
Condition: Internally clean and bright, no previous ownership markings or bookplate
Category
1910s German German Antique Markings
Materials
Leather
H 12.57 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
Minimalist bronze sculpture / portrait / bust of a woman by Adam Antes
By Antes Design
Located in New York City, NY
November 1984 German
Adam Antes, a sculptor and graphic artist, tragically lost many of his works during
Category
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil German Antique Markings
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but
Category
Early 19th Century German Art Deco German Antique Markings
Materials
Brass
Antique Oil on Canvas Pastoral Cow Painting by Julius Bergmann
Located in Dallas, TX
the wooded area behind them. The two cows (both white with ruddy-colored markings) are pulling a
Category
Late 19th Century German German Antique Markings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
swords markings of Meissen on the underside of both bowls.
Category
19th Century German Rococo German Antique Markings
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Great Dane White Porcelain Dog
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
beautifully modeled with original custom conforming red velvet covered base, with markings for Meissen
Category
Mid-19th Century German German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain, Velvet
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
5 vertical panels in continuous geometric form (see image).
Note the faint but recognizable marking
Category
1920s German Art Deco German Antique Markings
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Augsburg Martin Heuglin II Parcel-Gilt Silver Liquor or Brandy Taster circa 1670
By Martin Heuglin II
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Augsburg Germany in 1670 in the Baroque style. This tester has a very simple banded decoration around the
Category
Mid-17th Century German Baroque German Antique Markings
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.88 in W 2.25 in D 3 in
18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
. There is a under glazed cobalt blue crossed sword marking on the underside of the base.
Category
18th Century German Rococo German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
markings.)
Condition: the entire clock is its in original condition and all functions are working
Category
Late 19th Century German German Antique Markings
Materials
Bronze
Pretty Sauce Boat, Empty Pocket or Pewter Dish, Kayserzinn, Art Nouveau, 1900's
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
manufactured at the turn of the century by JP Kayser & Sohn of Krefeld, Germany. The company hired artists and
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau German Antique Markings
Materials
Pewter
H 2.76 in W 5.71 in D 8.86 in
Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
By Rosenthal, Selb Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
" marking, circa late 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Enameled Bronze Egyptian Lotus Bowl by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler, J. Winhart & Co.
Located in Chicago, US
Attributed to Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler for J. Winhart & Co.
The silver markings on the
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau German Antique Markings
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Bronze
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines of the Sense
Located in New York, NY
-painted so that every hair is visible. There is a under glazed cobalt blue crossed sword marking on the
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Rococo German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
Jugendstil Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil/Art Nouveau Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by german
Category
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil German Antique Markings
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate, Silver
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Large Bronze Bas Relief Danse Macabre Expressionist Sculpture Totentantz
Located in Surfside, FL
We have not located any markings on the piece and it does not appear to be signed. it bears
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist German Antique Markings
Materials
Bronze
A Study in Wings: Hand-Colored Lepidoptera of the Mid-19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
potentially part of a publication by W. G. Sebald, a well-known German writer, also known as Max Sebald. He
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Markings
Materials
Paper
IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century. This watch watch manufactured for the German market as indicated by its Halbmond und
Category
1910s Swiss Edwardian German Antique Markings
Materials
Silver
Jules Werson, Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Dancer, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
.
MARKINGS & DETAILS
The sculpture is signed ‘J. Werson’ on the plinth.
The original patina is in excellent
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco German Antique Markings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Samson Porcelain Models of Bolognese Hounds
By Samson & Cie
Located in London, GB
Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706-1775).
The models showcase seated Bolognese Hounds, which were a
Category
Late 19th Century French German Antique Markings
Materials
Porcelain
Continental Silver Gilt Salt Cellars
Located in New Orleans, LA
silver salts used by the affluent in Renaissance-era Germany. The salts are masterfully executed in a
Category
19th Century Unknown Renaissance German Antique Markings
Materials
Silver
18K Renaissance Revival Style Hunter, Boar and Dogs Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
shank, sits 7 mm off of the finger
Markings: side of boar marked "Germany", partial maker's mark
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival German Antique Markings
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
By STRAUSS
Located in Incline Village, NV
Strauss was a German toy maker who started his company in 1914 in New York, bringing a lot of German
Category
1920s American Folk Art German Antique Markings
Materials
Tin
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 10.5 in
Set of 2 Antique Prints of Parrots, Lories and other Birds
Located in Langweer, NL
style that's characteristic of the 19th-century scientific prints. They are labeled in German with both
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Markings
Materials
Paper
The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Schlange." - This is German for "The Two-Headed Snake."
- "Tab. CII." - This refers to "Table 102
Category
1740s German Antique Markings
Materials
Paper
Hand Colored Antique Print of Deer, Billy Goats and Goats, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
unknown Dutch work. The plates are similar to the plates in the famous German work: ‘Bilderbuch fur Kinder
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Markings
Materials
Paper
Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Cabinet Plate
Located in Dallas, TX
of Die Parzen (The Three Fates). Of the Imperial Viennese period. Likely made in Germany per the
Category
19th Century German Antique Markings
Materials
Gold
The Fiddler, Small Ink Drawing by John Bauer
Located in Stockholm, SE
. His early career saw him traveling across Lappland, Germany, and Italy, experiences that profoundly
Category
1910s Naturalistic German Antique Markings
Materials
Oak, Paper, Ink
Engraving of The American Tit Bird with Yellow Throat in Old Handcoloring, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
emphasizing the bird's distinctive yellow throat marking.
The plant depicted with the bird is identified as
Category
1740s German Antique Markings
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Rena Rosenthal, Madonna & Child, Art Deco Wood & Metal Sculpture, ca. 1920’s
By Rena Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Wood & Silvered Metal
ca. 1920’s
MATERIALS
Ebonized wood and silvered metal.
MARKINGS
Stamped with
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco German Antique Markings
Materials
Metal
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Roger de la Fresnaye (French, 1885-1925) - Femme Nue Couchée
Located in Dallas, TX
the Section d’Or group of artists in particular) visited Munich in 1909, marking a pivotal juncture in
Category
1910s Expressionist German Antique Markings
Materials
Paint
(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car
Located in Incline Village, NV
cool looking.
Markings consist of "N.J.-44"; the word "Stop" in a logo of some kind; and Chein logo
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art German Antique Markings
Materials
Tin
H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in
A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, capstan and railings. Pencil markings on the deck fittings and guard rail state ‘Ab-Bass’. The name
Category
1890s Scottish German Antique Markings
Materials
Metal
H 13.5 in W 54 in D 6.5 in
Female nude, circa 1940, pencil on paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Indépendants from 1935.
Jean Martin's pictorial style is marked by the influence of the 16th-century German
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Markings
Materials
Pencil
Solis Circa Orbem Terrarum Spiralis Revolution
By Andreas Cellarius
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Engraving after celestial map from Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius
Category
17th Century German Antique Markings
Materials
Engraving
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German Antique Markings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of German antique markings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and porcelain, all German antique markings available were constructed with great care. German antique markings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, folk art and Rococo German antique markings are consistently popular styles. Franz Bergmann, Meissen Porcelain and Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory each produced beautiful German antique markings that are worth considering.
How Much are German Antique Markings?
Prices for German antique markings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, German antique markings begin at $300 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.
Questions About German Antique Markings
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify German porcelain marks, use an authoritative online resource. If the mark contains words, enter them into a search engine surrounded by quotation marks. Otherwise, enter a description of the mark. You can also seek the advice of a licensed appraiser. Shop a collection of expertly vetted German porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The markings on West German pottery vary. Nearly all pieces will include the words "West Germany," indicating the place of origin. Some also feature a piece or style number and/or a company logo or marking. You can compare the markings on your pottery to images posted on trusted online resources to identify pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of West German pottery.
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