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How can you tell German pottery?

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How can you tell German pottery?
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.
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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...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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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).
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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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.
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Vases

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Ceramic

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...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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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...
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Mid-20th Century German Pottery

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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....
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Pottery

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