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Item Ships From: Germany
Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique salt and spice cellar with centered mustard pot menagere is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design by the renowned German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting of 6 different animals in their slightly distressed original box. There are one ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Plate Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Plate Stand, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Dimens...
Category
20th Century Germany - Tableware
Materials
Glass
Pair of Silver Plated Metal Squirrel Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cent
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s, European. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and beautif...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Bodum Salt & Pepper mills “Ball Boy” by Nissen Denmark
By Carsten Jorgensen, Bodum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Bodum Nissen Salt & Pepper Mills' Ball Boy' Set with stand. Denmark 1980's.
Carsten Jorgensen designed the balls in 1967. Made of wood, they feature an iron handle and a stai...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser
By Moser Glassworks
Located in DE
These are 7 champagne glasses made from hand blown crystal by Moser in the ever popular Lady Hamilton glass cut.
This pattern is an example of the "papal" cut so called because it i...
Category
19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 2 Italian Postmodern Euclid Series Salad Servers by Michael Graves, 1980s
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Euclid Series Salad Servers by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Addi...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Spice Jars Small Silver Box Count´s Crown, 1853, 13 Lot, Mm
Located in Epfach, DE
Small fine spice jar or jar with a count's crown and engraved letters under the count's crown
Maker's mark GG, dated 1853, Pesth for Hungary
The box stands on elegant feet and is d...
Category
1850s Hungarian Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Cute Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings Set of Six, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six napkin rings, circa 1970s, from an unknown maker. A nice addition to any table decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg Germany.
Category
20th Century German Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Swan Napkin Rings, Set of Ten, Silver Plate Nickel Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of ten silver plated napkin rings, circa 1970s, made by unknown company. A nice set of round rings, in the style of the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can be ...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
rare green glass decanter by Saara Hopea for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland 1970s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Saara Hopea-Untracht
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
decanter element
Design:
Saara Hopea
Producer:
Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland
Age:
1970s
wonderful glass decanter element designed by Saara Hopea and produced by NU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Glass
Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
By Meriden Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Company
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned American silver company. The elegant square-shaped design features a finely detailed...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Gucci Vintage Porcelain Toothbrush Mug Richard Ginori 1970s
By Gucci, Richard Ginori
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage porcelain mug or tea cup in hand painted floral design. Signed with Gucci and made by Richard Ginori in the 1970s. This wonderful ...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Lot of Five Silver Plated Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1910s, European. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Unusual Set of 18th Century Blue and White Plates, Platers and Lidded Plates
Located in Epfach, DE
Decorative Set of Blue and White Porcelain Plates, China, 18th Century
This striking and unusual set of 19 blue and white porcelain pieces includes plates, platters, and lidded pla...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Bottle Opener and More, Austria, 1960s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Three bottle openers, a crocodile nutcracker and a whale ashtray. Presumably all by Walter Bosse.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Rose Pattern Serving Pastry Tongs Vintage, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau 'Roses' serving tongs for salad, pastry, cake, fish or meat. This serving piece is in a rare and antique 'Rose' pattern design. Made of silver plated metal, i...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This cute antique Art Nouveau figurative toothpick holder by WMF is a delightful representation of the period's artistic sensibilities. Crafted from silver-plated pewter in a material known as "Britannia Metall," this piece exudes a certain charm and whimsy that is characteristic of Art Nouveau design.
The toothpick holder features a figurative scene depicting a young boy cradling a dachshund puppy in his arms. This tender and endearing scene captures a moment of affection and companionship between the boy and his furry friend. The attention to detail in rendering both the boy's features and the dachshund's playful expression showcases the skilled artistry of the WMF craftsmen.
"Britannia Metall" refers to a high-quality pewter alloy that was favored during the Art Nouveau period for its malleability and durability. The silver-plated finish lends a touch of elegance to the piece, while still allowing the fine details of the figurine to shine through.
WMF, or Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, was a renowned German metalware company that was at the forefront of Art Nouveau design. Their pieces are highly collectible and sought after for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic merit.
This antique toothpick...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
Original Metal Tray Mathieu Matégot Style, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Tray element with hole pattern
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Origin:
Germany
Material:
metal and brass
Decade:
1950s
Description:
This original mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Art Nouveau Silver Plated Napkin Holder Stand, Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A silver plated napkin rack / stand made in the Art Nouveau Period around 1910s, Germany. Nice addition to every table . Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an estate sale in ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of 3 Postmodern Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Sugar and Milk Tray by Micheal Graves for Alessi, 1980s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional i...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Two Salt and Paper Shaker Pigs on Tray, Wood Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Danish design wood salt and pepper shaker set of two in the form of a pig. Nice addition to your table or just for your collec...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Wood
Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Gilded Crystal Glass Cruet Set, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Crystal Glass 5-Piece Cruet Set – 19th Century
This elegant 5-piece Bohemian cruet set, crafted in the 19th century...
Category
19th Century Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Silver Plate Salt & Pepper Shaker, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated pair of Salt & Pepper shaker, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age.
Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden....
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
18th Century Sugar Bowl Scotland Silver
Located in Epfach, DE
18th Century Sugar Bowl Scotland Silver
This is an exquisite sugar bowl from 18th century Scotland. This elegant bowl rests on three curved feet and has a decorative lobed rim. A fi...
Category
1780s Scottish Baroque Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks. The handles are made of genuine deer horn. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Goose Duck Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of twelve silver plated napkin rings, circa 1960s, made by unknown company. A nice set of round rings, in the style of the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can ...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Mid-Century Modern Red Italian Marble Tray, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very beautiful red and white marbled round Italian marble bowl. Mid-Century Modern.
Light signs of use.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Marble
Charles Voltz Vallauris Pottery SET: Jug & Casserole typical low fired red glaze
By Charles Volton
Located in Landshut, BY
SET of 2
Charles Voltz (1923-1997) moved to Vallauris France in 1950, where he had a studio for many years. His ceramics was in the typical exuberant mid-century Vallauris style with colourful and often highly textured or patterned glazes.
Vallauris is an area in the Cote d’Azur region of south eastern France and has a long history of Artistic and Ceramics traditions, but is was in the 1950s when Vallauris experienced a new golden age after Picasso went to live in and influence the Arts & Crafts of Vallauris in the late 1940s (and where he stayed until 1955)
Picasso, along with Roger Capron were significant contributors to the profile of Ceramics in Vallauris, together other names such as Roger Collet, Gilbert Portanier, Jean Derval and Charles Voltz.
Design Period 1965 to 1975
Production Period late 1960s
Country of Manufacture France
H / height: 11cm both ~ Gew. / weight: 2950grs both
DM / diameter casserole : 13 cm ~ DM / diameter jug: 8 cm
MARKED: C. Voltz Vallauris...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Clay
Antique Art Nouveau German Silver Napkin Ring w. Glass Cabochons
By Gebruder Kuhn
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The antique Art Nouveau German 0.800 silver napkin ring is a stunning and intricately crafted piece of silverware that reflects the elegance and artistic style of the Art Nouveau per...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks. The handles are made of genuine deer horn. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Large Silver Plate Serving Forks Vintage, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of beautiful Art Nouveau 'Angel' serving forks for salad, fish or meat. These serving pieces are in a rare and antique 'Angel' design. Made of silver plated metal, it will mak...
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Silver Plated Brass Mugs, Set of 6
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Very decorative set of 6 silver-plated brass mugs with beautiful patina. Around 1930.
Made in round twisted shape from brass, coated with a layer of silver through an galvanising p...
Category
Early 20th Century European Germany - Tableware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated leaf bowl with bakelite Apple handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age.
Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm,...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Fish Bottle Opener Neptun Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Krefeld, DE
Carl Auböck steel and leather fish bottle opener circa late 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Set of Six Silver Plate Mocca Coffee Spoon Antique, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau set of six small coffee spoons for espresso size cups. These set is in a original case. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addition to any table...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 2 Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner, 1980s
By Dorothy Hafner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Flash One Series Milk and Sugar Pot by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
A...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Vintage German Porcelain Jam Pot with Lid and Spoon, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Porcelain Jam Pot with Lid and Spoon from Krömer Porzellan, 1970s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additi...
Category
20th Century German Germany - Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
TABLEWARE for 6 persons arabia ruska ulla procope 1960s
By Arabia of Finland, Ulla Procope
Located in Mannheim, DE
Tableware for 6 persons "Ruska", designed by Ulla Procope in 1960 and produced by Arabia Finland.
Consisting of:
6 cups (height 3.03", 7,7cm, diameter 2.75", 7cm)
6 cake plates (dia...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Germany - Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
French Modernist Brass Tray "HOLE Pattern" in Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1970s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
In style of Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1970s.
This original vintage tray element was produced in the 1970s in France. It was made of a wooden white lacquered ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, Set of 10, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attributio...
Category
20th Century German Brutalist Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Kontessa Series Sugar Pot from Vev Vigano, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer ...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bohemian Cranberry Overlay Glass Silver Plate Cruet Set, Ménage
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique Glass and Metal Cruet Set with 800-Silver Spoon – Bohemia, Circa 1860
This beautiful antique cruet set features Bohemian cranberry glass with an...
Category
19th Century Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Tea Strainer, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Tea Strainer, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Plastic
Color: Black
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
...
Category
20th Century Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Italian Teak Pepper and Salt Shaker from Anri Form, Italy
By Anri Form
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Teak Pepper and Salt Shaker from Anri Form, Italy, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional inform...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Candy, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, candy or meat. These serving piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addit...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Mid-Century Stainless Steel Cocktail Forks by Peter Raacke, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Stainless Steel Cocktail Forks by Peter Raacke for Mono A, 1950s, Set of 12, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark.
Ad...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Large Pot Lid Terrine Koka Blue Bla Series by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s
By Hertha Bengtson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Large Pot Lid Terrine Koka Blue Bla Series by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution m...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Coffee Pot, 1950s
By Hertha Bengtson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Coffee Pot by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark....
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Color: Silver
Item Type: Vintage...
Category
20th Century Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal
White Carafe and Cups Set by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
White carafe and cups set by Craig Barrow
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 20.5cm - 6 x 5 x 5.5cm
Volume approx.: 400ml - 50ml
Variations:
Black porcelain, ...
Category
2010s German Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Silver Plate Gold Wash Sugar Scuttle Scoop Server Pitcher, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated sugar scuttle server, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age.
Found at an Estate sale ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Silver Footcup 800er Silver Germany Cup, gilded, German City View
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Silver Footcup 800er Silver Germany Cup, gilded, German City View
with engraving
Inside Gold plated
Weight 109 grams.
Category
19th Century German Antique Germany - Tableware
Materials
Gold, Silver
midcentury SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA box Barbotine FISH TUREEN TERRINE handpainted
By Schramberg Majolica
Located in Landshut, BY
midcentury
SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA
Barbotine
FISH TUREEN TERRINE
handpainted
Design Period 1955 to 1965
Production Period around 1960
Country of Manufacture Germany
H / height: 11cm both ~ Gew. / weight: 2950grs
DM / diameter casserole : 30 cm x 15cm x 11cm high ~ 19cm with its lid
MARKED: Schramberger Majolikafabrik 5624
:-: fair condition with some very small chips (see photos)
- Considering the sensitive material I would even say it is in good condition
-- let´s call it charming vintage :-:
To ensure a safe arrival, this item is packed in super-safe packaging.
(up to 10 Kg)
SMF SCHRAMBERG was originally founded in 1820 as Faist'sche Steingutfabrik by the stoneware expert Isidor Faist on the site of the abandoned Schramberg castle. By 1829, Faist and his factory had gained such a good reputation that Baron Ferdinand von Uechtritz became his partner under the new name of Steingut- und Majolikafabrik Uechtritz & Faist. With the Baron's financial support, the partners were able to build a new factory behind the castle, which dramatically increased production. By the 1860s, the company had a permanent workforce of 100 and an impressive number of almost 6,000 homeworkers (decorators, etc.), mainly children and women. From 1882, Faist began taking orders from Villeroy & Boch, who eventually bought the Schramberg pottery in 1883 and continued to operate it as a V&B subsidiary until the early 20th century. In 1911, several of the factory buildings had to be demolished to make way for the local railway, which drastically reduced production and caused Villeroy & Boch to lose interest in the site, which they sold to brothers Moritz and Leopold Meyer in 1912. It was the Meyers who introduced the "SMF" trademark and eventually gave the company its permanent name, Schramberger Majolika-Fabrik. In 1918 the company was transformed from a sole proprietorship to a limited liability company and the transformation was complete.
The Meyer brothers were always on the lookout for new talent, and many famous artists joined the factory or contributed designs in the years that followed. Their decorative ceramics, stylized in vibrant colours, attracted much attention in the 1920s.
Eva Stricker-Zeisel was a prominent designer for the company from 1928 to 1930. Her designs were strongly influenced by the Bauhaus movement and her modern form and decoration designs gave an avant-garde look to part of the production programme. As well as designing the shapes, Eva Zeisel also supplied the intended decorations for the pieces, although the decoration department often adapted her decorations to shapes for which they were not intended. They would even use them on shapes other than those designed by Zeisel and apply decors not designed by her to her shapes. This particularly happened with the very popular 'Mondrian' pattern, which often appeared on non-Zeisel shapes. The factory continued to produce Zeisel's designs for some time after her departure, but she sometimes felt that the designs were not exactly as she had intended.
With the economic crisis of the early 1930s, the focus of production shifted to tableware and utilitarian ceramics, until the Nazis forced Moritz and Leopold Meyer to sell the factory in 1938 as part of the forced aryanisation of the German state. Both emigrated to England with their families during the war, but in 1949 Peter Meyer...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Germany - Tableware
Materials
Maiolica
Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, fish or meat. These serving piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice additi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Germany - Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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