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How can you tell German pottery?
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To tell German pottery, look on the bottom or inside for a maker's marking. Using trusted online resources, you can then research the marking and identify both the maker and the country in which it operates or operated. Some well-known makers of German pottery include Villeroy & Boch, Meissen, Dresdner Porzellan, Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, Rosenthal, Fuerstenberg, Nymphenburg, Wallendorfer, Scheurich and ES Keramik. Explore a large collection of German pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, 1960s
By Bücking-Börnsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, Cuxhaven, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional i...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1960s. Measures: Height: 45cm - 17.7 in., Diameter : 22cm - 8.7 in. Marked under the base (see photo).
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage West German Ceramic Art Vase from the 1970s
By Scheurich & Greulich Keramik
Located in Søborg, DK
Beautiful large ceramic art vase from the 1970s and made in West Germany
Lovely floral designs and no chips or cracks.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$120 Sale Price
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Scheurich West German Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century German art pottery vase decorated with a green and yellow panel design on a molded matt glazed ground by Scheurich K...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Jasba Vase and Planter in "Moon Grater" Pattern
By Jasba
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-20th century Jasba vase and planter in "Moon Grater" pattern.
The vase with handle in beautiful orange, brown and green color. The inside of the vas...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Germany Lidded Beer Stein glazed Ceramic, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without damage. Lid works properly....
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Pottery
Materials
Pewter