Arranged alphabetically by company, this massive encyclopedia educates collectors and researchers on what the marks actually look like on a piece of pottery or porcelain. This book is the first book on marks that is a pictorial reference, with actual photographs of marks alongside the pieces they appear on. Pottery mark b b one in reverse germany blue china. Home a guide to west german pottery west german pottery sometimes referred to simply as fat lava or german art pottery has become increasingly popular in recent years. Updates should be happening several times a day until finished.
Pottery markspottery studioporcelain ceramicspotteryporcelain. At least one element of the german character had considerable influence over her pottery work, and that element was their convivial propensity. This privately run website offers a lot of useful information for free no ads, no popups, no cookies or redirects, etc. Perhaps no nation on the earth has produced more pots, mugs, canettes and jugs, than the nation over which gambrinus exercises his greatest influence. West german pottery can have up to three identifying stamps that designate piece number, country of production and company. It is in german again, but still well worth having. This book may save you from making costly mistakes.
See more ideas about pottery, german and pottery vase. West german pot for sale in uk 41 used west german pots. Germany is internationally known for its traditional saltglazed beer steins and jugs, elegant meissen porcelain dishes and figurines and hummel porcelain figurines. The form number markings are always 3 digits long and followed by the height to the nearest cm with one exception form 405 which is marked as. Page 2 more antiques and collectibles submitted by antique collectors seeking information or help with antique attributions. Pottery mark b b one in reverse germany blue china plate mark id. Goebel west germany kitty cat with nylon whiskers figurine.
Vintage large vase west german pottery ceramic model 22648. A manual of marks on pottery and porcelain western australian. German marks, mainly 20th century, site by christopher s. This is for those who want to learn about, talk about, collect or generally deal in and. See todays west german pottery for sale, best offer and auction. Sep 20, 2016 explore patriciameiselss board pottery marks german porcelain. West german ceramics of the 1960s and 70s by mark hill qc, graham rae isbn. Transfer of risk of loss risk of loss shall transfer to you upon your pickup of a lot or the 14th day after the auction, whichever is earlier. Includes extensive lists of chinaware patterns to help you find makers marks. Ginfors odditiques ginny and forrest postons oddities and antiques west and east german pottery marks and identification. West german art pottery is well known for its great variety of forms and expressive colors. On bottom has same m over r mark and the number 3061. Unfollow german pottery marks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Great britain ireland, scotland persia, turkey, syria, poland.
I think i will have to download this for future reference. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Includes antique and vintage marks, as well as fake marks and copies of german makers marks on recent asian reproductions. At ginfors odditiques, we specialize in above average, harder to find east and west german pottery from companies such as bay keramik, carstens, ceramano. Find out about the history, designs and themes of west german pottery. You can help to keep this free and informative site up and running by donating whatever amount you see fit via international bank payment. Official site of the company german, french and english languages. Wgp companies many manufacturers were involved in the process of making west german pottery and we have featured the main ones on this website. East and west german pottery and more for sale, and at ginfors odditiques, you wont find just the usual suspects. Mark hill published fat lava, which is an expanded catalog for graham cooleys exhibition and collection.
Buy west german pottery and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. West german pottery vase by dumler and breiden, red and yellow striped ceramic vase. Five ceramic pieces in orange, brown, and cream glazes. On that note, if you dont know about it already, also check out the wonderful book on 1960s70s west german ceramics published in the middle of last year by prolific collector and expert m. Pottery and porcelain books glass and pottery sellers. West german pottery identification public group facebook. Pottery and porcelain books recommended by gpsa members here are some recommended reference books.
The archival of this book is interesting for my taste. West german pottery for sale in uk view 80 bargains. Pottery tells a story and pottery made for import to the united states relates its own history, but most of us do not know how to read the date or history of pottery. I also have a similar pitcher in light blue with blue marks. Marks with letters are listed in alphabetical order. Please choose the country of interest from the list below. Page 1 of a wonderful site for german pottery marks tiffany jewelry tiffany jewelry the emphasis is on style you can find out more details at the link of the image. Dec 20, 2012 guide for identifying west german pottery marks and identification page. Dating pottery and history intertwine as the pottery marks reflect changes in import and export laws established by the countries. A guide to west german pottery a midcentury ceramics guide. Guide for identifying west german pottery marks and. More recently, west german studio pottery, dating from the 1950s to the 1970s, is also becoming known among collectors for its modern.
See more ideas about pottery marks, pottery and porcelain. With a list of references and indexes of mark numbers by city, country and state, element, mark type, work, and maker. West and east german pottery marks and identification. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. Sculptural shapes, tactile designs and painterly qualities combine to create a range of ceramics that is genuinely striking. We are constantly sourcing oneoff, unique pottery from some of the most famous midcentury designers and manufacturers including roth, jopeko, hoy and scheurich.
Horst makus published several books in the late 90s and after, but those are in german and limited to the period up to about 1962. A guide to west german pottery home a guide to west german pottery. Learn about the pottery marks and how to determine the value of this ceramic art. Unfollow west german pottery to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Including georgian glass, capodimonte porcelain, wedgwood candlesticks and native american pottery. West german art pottery is essentially a term describing the time period of 19491990 and became the early way to describe the pottery because the country of origin was often the only mark on the base.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. However, many pieces only have one or two of these marks. Some marks look like a circle, square, bird or animal shape, etc. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Some skillful decorators hausmaler painted on meissen porcelain at that time. Scheurich always used white clay and marks are almost exclusively moulded. This book provides reproductions of ceramic makers marks, organized alphabetically by manufacturer, and within manufacturer by mark. Shop pottery at 1stdibs, the leading resource for antique and modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in german. Mar 25, 2012 explore spritzdekors board west german pottery, followed by 477. Belgium china denmark france germany great britain ireland, scotland holland italy japan luxembourg norway persia, turkey, syria, poland portugal russia spain sweden switzerland united states. Base scheurich always used white clay and marks are almost exclusively moulded.
West german pottery and east german pottery has 8,892 members. Enhance your knowledge of the history and origins of decorative arts. West german pottery is much too diverse to be easily defined or placed into any single category. The marks on pottery and porcelain are of three kinds.
Did you scroll all this way to get facts about west german pottery. Vintage ceramic bay west german pottery vase, fat lava, 7 days left. To the detriment of my wallet, living space and husband. West german pottery and east german pottery public group. The book has made me feel a certain urgency to snap up all the west german pottery i encounter. Even though company names are now better known, and many items are attributed to specific makers. The weight of authority holds that no porcelain manufactory ever existed at bayreuth in the 18th century. Get the best deals on german art pottery when you shop the largest online selection at. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The pottery began getting attention in the mid 1990s, and interest has been growing ever since. International ceramics directory is personally edited, all entries are free of charge, many are created by enthusiasts. Very reminiscent of studio pottery of the era, and of the complex glazes of master ceramicists such as marcello fantoni. West german pottery identification has 1,083 members. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. An adult coloring book featuring fun, whimsical and beautiful gnomes for stress relief and relaxation.
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