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How do you identify West German pottery?

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How do you identify West German pottery?
To identify West German pottery, look on the bottom or interior for markings. Many pieces will have markings with the words "West Germany.” Others may instead or also have markings with the maker's name. By researching the maker's mark, you can determine whether the manufacturer was a West German company. Well-known West German pottery manufacturers include Scheurich, ES Keramik, Ceramano and Ruscha. Some pottery also has an item or piece number on it; this can be used to learn more about your piece's age, style or line name and other characteristics. If you can't find any markings on your piece, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you with identifying it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of West German pottery.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Fat Lava Scheurich Vase with Decor and Stamp 282-26, W-Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Scheurich vase with decor and stamp 282-26, W-Germany' 1960s. W Germany glazed pottery. Stamped on the base. 282-26, W-Germany. Measures: 26 x 10.5 cm 1 kg The piece i...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vases by Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases by Carstens Tönnieshof, designed by Helmut Scholtis. These pieces feature the highly sought-after Ankara décor in cyan b...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay

West German Pottery Vase, Ceramic, 38cm Height, Circa 1960, Decorative
By West German Pottery
Located in London, England
With a height of 38 cm, this West German earthenware, of remarkable workmanship and renowned for its exquisite art and rich history, is characterized by complex patterns and vibrant ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural West German Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s
By Carstens Tönnieshof, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s A striking and highly unique sculptural ceramic vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, handmade in West Germany circa ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Jasba Aztec Exotica Set of 3 Vases, West German Pottery 1960s
By West German Pottery, Jasba, Jasba Keramik
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 3 vintage Jasba Keramik vases from the 'Aztec' and 'Mexiko' or 'Maya Tiki' lines of their Exotica series features relief decor, influenced by ancient Pre-Columbian civilizations. The sculptural vases in the set interpret traditional vessel forms like a pitcher in a contemporary vein while referencing Pre-Columbian art with an eclectic twist. The vases are decorated with tone-on-tone ochre brown matte glazes on the outer surfaces and semi-matte black glazes on inner surfaces, allowing the complex reliefs to dominate the composition. The vases feature a central wide band of brutalist, rhythmically spaced mythic animals, derived from archaeology or from a wide range of Folk Art sources. The handles are interpreted not as functional parts of the design, but as an important aesthetic feature that was commonly used by West German pottery designers and artists in context of Krug Vase (Jug Vase, or Handled Vase) for their expressive possibilities. In this set, the small handles on two Aztec vases...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Mid-Century Ceramic Jug Vase by Ceramano, Blue Glaze, West Germany
By Ceramano, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Ultra Modern Mid-Century Large Ceramic Jug Vase by Ceramano, c. 1960s, West Germany A striking and rare large ceramic handled jug vase by cult German ceramics workshop Ceramano, han...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

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