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How do you identify German pottery?
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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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.
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Vases

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Ceramic

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.
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20th Century German Art Deco Pottery

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Majolica, Pottery

Wormser Terra-Sigillata Manufaktur Mid-Century German Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish German mid-century art pottery jug with textured stoneware glazes by Wormser Terra-Sigillata Manufaktur. The tall bulbous and red clay potted...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

German Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1960s. Measures: Height: 45cm - 17.7 in., Diameter : 22cm - 8.7 in. Marked under the base (see photo).
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Two Vintage Vases Marked Foreign by Scheurich, c. 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Two Vintage Pottery Vases c. 1960s, marked 'FOREIGN' by Scheurich, Germany large 4" x 8.5" small 3.5" x 7" great color and sha...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Two Vintage Germany Miniature Lidded Beer Steins Ceramic, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beer steins, made in Germany. Absolutely gorgeous pieces still in great condition, on with little crack at the lid. Lid works properly. The lids with age-related scratches from u...
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Pottery

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Pewter

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