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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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Antique German 19th Century Brown Glazed Pottery Cake Baking Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming 19th-century German ceramic cake dish featuring a rich brown glaze and authentic rustic character. Discovered at an antiques sale in Nuremberg, Germany, this rare piece be...
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Pottery
Materials
Pottery
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
Materials
Pewter
Tapio Wirkkalla for Rosenthal Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black 'Pollo' Vase
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful sculptural Midcentury Modern vintage matt black 'Pollo' vase designed by Finish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany as part of their 'studioline' in the early 196...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$288 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Modern Red West German Vase by Fohr Pottery 1970s
By Walter Grau, Fohr
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Small vintage midcentury modern vase by Walter Grau for Fohr Pottery, Germany, circa 1970. The Company Fohr started producing decorative pottery in the 1950s under Wilhelm Fohr, alth...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Large Modernist Bright Red West German Floor Vase by Fohr Pottery, circa 1970
By Fohr, Walter Grau
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large floor vase by Fohr Pottery, Germany, circa 1970. The company Fohr started producing decorative pottery in the 1950s under Wilhelm Fohr, although they were originally founded in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Vintage “Les Jardin De Versace” for Rosenthal Dinner Plates Z- Set of 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the height of high-fashion dining with this exquisite set of ten dinner plates from the iconic "Le Jardin des Papillons" collection, a legendary collaboration between the ...
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Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Pottery
Materials
Porcelain
