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How do you identify German pottery?
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To identify German pottery, look over the base or interior for the maker's markings. Many pieces will bear some type of stamp, sticker or other marking, which you can research using trusted online resources to learn who made them. From there, you can read about the maker to determine if the company or artisan is German. Some well-known German makers include Hutschenreuther, Meissen, Arzberg, Fürstenberg, Nymphenburg, Gmundner Keramik, Royal Porcelain Manufacture Berlin, Kahla and Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur. If you can't find any maker's markings, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you. Find a wide variety of German pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Whimsical German Erphila Figural Daschund Teapot. Has typical crazing to the high gloss finish, no chips, cracks or repairs.
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Pottery
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
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
78% Off
Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik. The vase stands on a narrow rounded unglaz...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
1950s West German Midcentury Scheurich Keramik Model 529-50 Pottery Atomic Vase
By Heinz Siery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Large 1950s Scheurich pottery vase in mottled creamy/white lava finish, hand painted with black, orange and yellow stripes, with a yellow slip inside the v...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Villeroy & Boch Art Nouveau Tubelined Floral Majolica Pottery Tazza
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Villeroy & Boch Art Nouveau Majolica pottery tazza or cake stand decorated with tubelined floral designs dating circa 1900. The tazza stands on a bell shaped foot and ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pottery
Materials
Majolica
Set of 2 Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot and Milk Cup, 1980s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Postmodern Fantasia Series Sugar Pot and Milk Cup by Matteo Thun for Arzberg, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribu...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Pottery
Materials
Porcelain
