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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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19th Century Westerwald German Salt Glazed Stoneware Crock
Located in Pearland, TX
An antique 19th-Century German Westerwald salt glazed gray stoneware crock or jar with charming applied handles and cobalt blue scrolls and flowers. It would be lovely with a bouquet...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Schramberg, Hand-Painted, Germany
By Schramberg Majolica
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful polychrome ceramic vase of circular form
Entirely hand-painted with floral motifs.
Signed on the base
Excellent condition
This artwork, never before on the market, comes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #3
By Katharina Eichler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece of European Art sculptuu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Clay, Pottery
Sculptural Studio Ceramic Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1972
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1972
Description:
Exceptional sculptural ceramic vase by German ceramic artist Gerhard Liebenthron, created in 1972. Charact...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage West German Bitossi Style Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Pottery, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage vase by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the early to mid-1970s. The Aldo Londi for Bitossi style relief pattern, captured in 'Rhimini' blue and aquamarine / turquoise has a quintessentially vintage. 1970s vibe whilst maintaining a modern feel. This vintage midcentury vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
