Description: There are a million photos of this darling little vase because I just couldn't stop myself. She's a beauty from every angle. The details: Carstens Tonnieshof West German Art Pottery with Stand - 3.75 inches. Design #433, as noted on the bottom of the piece. This piece is in excellent condition. Wood display stand is included.Handle has a twisted rope design.Colors are absolutely stunning: turquoise, black, and gold leafThe gold-leaf text reads "Gruss aus markgroningen," which translates to "Greetings from Markgroningen." Markgroningen is the name of a town in what was formerly West Germany.While this does not have the maker's sticker on it, I am confident that this is from Carstens Tonnieshof because this color palette is one they used in multiple designs. Unfortunately, Carstens often only used stickers to identify their work. Many of the stickers no longer remain. See more here: http://www.fatlavamarksandlabels.com/carstens-t%C3%B6nnieshof/marks-page-1-40553491The Carstens facility was originally in Brandenburg, East Germany. After WWII, they moved their operations to West Germany. If you're a history buff, there's a great writeup here: https://themakersguild.com/blogs/journal/carstens-tonnieshof-1 The vibe: The striking color combo is what initially drew my attention. Then, I became intrigued by the "West Germany" notation on the bottom. Beauty, elegance, and resilience denoting a very specific moment in time, all in one dainty little package.
Price: 32 USD
Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-24T21:17:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Germany
Antique: No
Signed By: Issue Impressed Marks
Custom Bundle: No
MPN: NA
Year Manufactured: 1960
Additional Parts Required: No
Vintage: Yes
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 3.75 in
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Features: Post War West Germany
Production Style: Art Pottery
Finish: Glaze
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 3.5 inches
Pattern: Marbling
Signed: Yes
Color: Green and Gold
Material: Red Clay
Subject: Minature Pitcher
California Prop 65 Warning: none
Brand: Carstens Tonnieshof
Type: Bud Vase
Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Packaging: Packed for Fragile Shipping
Theme: Abstract, German, Greens
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Production Technique: Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Backstamp: Impressed
Item Weight: 8.35 oz.
Product Line: NA
