I have this green, purple and gold trimmed pitcher I want to list. It is a Rosenthal from Selb, Bavaria.
I definitely have the c. 1922 mark.
What would you call the style? Art Deco? Art Nouveau? Arts & Crafts. The movements are so close historically, I find identifying them quite confusing at times.
Would you call this a pitcher, tankard, ewer or something else? It is 12.5 inches tall.
I found this size Rosenthal vase in two different styles from two newer periods ranging in asking price from $250 to $450. Found them on the bay. They seem to be uncommon, so there is nothing shown in completed listings.
I also cannot find anything in Replacements.com
Can you help me?
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Please forgive the size of the pictures. I am not properly schooled in such things.
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Note the exact use of the cursive script which changes throughout the years of different marks used.
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ZenGirl Reputation: 40 See ZenGirl's booth |
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noun
1. a pitcher with a wide spout.
2. Decorative art. a vessel having a spout and a handle, especially a tall, slender vessel with a base.
I always thing of an ewer as one we would see from the Middle East or Egypt. But then, I could be wrong. I think it’s a pitcher.
[URL removed] I did a search of Rosenthal pitchers, see if anything looks remotely close to your style, it might help you price correctly.
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johngermaine Reputation: 576 See johngermaine's booth |
I would call it a pitcher vase and I think it’s Art Nouveau. The lines are much more fluid and shapely than what I think of as Art Deco. Absolutely stunning item.
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lynnestreasures Reputation: 126 See lynnestreasures' booth |
I believe this is definitely in the Art Nouveau style and would be called a Tankard Pitcher. Appears to be handpainted.
Not sure if Bonz they will allow a link but this pitcher of your is very nice. Take a look at similar ones.
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I would definitely consider the painted design nouveau and the handle. The height fits for a tankard. The handle is in the correct area for chocolate pot but I don’t think this piece had a cover lid I could be wrong. It would be interesting to see what could be found out about that design. The gold all looks good too. I think this is a pretty amazing piece.
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Yettalass Reputation: 128 See Yettalass' booth |
The style reminds me of a chocolate pitcher which are common in Germany
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ChillyDog Reputation: 42 See ChillyDog's booth |
[URL removed] Thanks, all, for your input. I’ve learned lots from all your comments.
The pitcher/tankard is now listed in my booth, if you would like to see how I handled it. Click photo to go to listing.
Rosenthal Pitcher Tankard c1922 Art Nouveau Jugendstil hand painted Selb Bavaria
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@Yetta, that link you provided shows an amazing piece. Thanks for the example.
@Chillydog. You are correct that chocolate pitchers were popular from Germany. A chocolate pitcher would have a lid, wouldn’t it? This pitcher does not, and there is no place for a lid on it.
@All. What about the painted design? Do you consider it Nouveau also?
I should mention that the gold trim is worn a bit around the top rim but most notably on one side of the handle where it would have been held to use.
Yes, it is clearly handpainted (under glaze) as is the majority of Rosenthal production.
It is a huge 12-1/2 inches tall, wider at the bottom, tapering to the top.
There is no signature and no mark other than the 1922 Rosenthal mark.
Picture of backstamp is now posted above.
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