A West Germany object, for example a pitcher or a vase, is (almost) always made in Germany. Its name refers to pottery or ceramics produced in the former West Germany before the reunification of Germany in 1990. From about 1950 until 1990, West German pottery factories were known for their production of different types of ceramics, ranging from decorative pieces to functional utensils.
How to recognize – Much of the West German pottery of the era was notable for its unique designs, vibrant colors and distinctive glazes that were very popular. These pieces are often known for their artistic value and are prized by collectors around the world.
Multiple brands – Under the West Germany name, there are some thirty different brands such as Scheurich, Bay Keramik, Jasba, Carstens, Ruscha, Silberdistel, Stein Keramik and Dümler&Breiden. At Raechell, we have beautiful, timeless West Germany products from the above factories. Starting with Scheurich.
Scheurich – always used white clay to produce the vases, which are usually marked at the bottom: ‘W.GERMANY’ or ‘WEST GERMANY’. Usually on the bottom is a two- or three-digit number (the model number) followed by a hyphen or space and then 2 numbers indicating the height in centimeters. This vase was manufactured around 1960 at the Scheurich factory in Germany. At the bottom of the vase is the model number 295 and the height 26 (cm.) The vase consists of different shades of brown.
Bay Keramik – Bay always used white clay to produce the vases, which are usually marked at the bottom: ‘BAY’. Usually on the bottom is a two- or three-digit number (model number) followed by a dash or space indicating the height in centimeters. Bay’s decorations are embossed and geometric motifs are often used as on this colorful jug. Manufactured around 1960, it consists of different colors such as beige red and blue. At the bottom of the jug is the model number (1748) and the height (18cm).
Carstens – Christian Hinrich Carstens bought Carstens & Stahl, a wholesale business, in 1878. Together with his brother Ernst, he acquired a ceramics company in Rheinsberg. For a long period, the company consisted of several branches, but due to World War II, the company slowly fell apart. Together with his son Christian, Ernst founded the company Carstens Tönnieshof. Carsten produced not only vases, but also candle stands, wall reliefs, clock cases and lamp bases. A limited number of objects were made from each design. Due to financial difficulties, the ceramics firm closed its doors in 1984. This unique West Germany vase manufactured in Germany at the Carstens Tönnieshof factory. The jug consists of different colors: orange, yellow with white stripes in relief. At the bottom of the jug is the model number ‘526′ and the height in centimeters ’13’.
Ruscha – In 1905, the Ruscha factory was founded by Georg Schradt. The original name was therefore Klein & Schardt. His son Rudolf Schradt took over the company in 1948 and changed the name to Ruscha. In addition to vases, wall tiles were also produced. In 1996, the factory closed its doors. This beautiful jug consists of different colors of brown with drips. At the bottom of the jug is the model number ‘377 21’. Both in a classic and modern interior this jug fits!
Silberdistel – In 1947, the company Silberdistel Keramik was founded by Johann de Grete Breute and was located in Nordrein-Westphalia, Gevelsberg. White clay was used for the manufacture of the vases. The objects manufactured in the early period, in the 1950s and 1960s, were marked on the bottom with “Germany” or “W Germany. Around 1970, this jug was manufactured in Germany at the Silberdistel factory. The jug consists of different colors: red and on the rim and on the ear, a silver color. The name says it all: ‘Silber’, it the silver color that is present on the object that is very typical.
Stein-Keramik – The Stein-Keramik factory was located in Ransbach Baumbach, an area with a high concentration of ceramic producers. Many of its designs are by its former owner, Mr. Egon Klein, who joined the company in 1956 and took over with his wife in 1966. Toward the end of its existence, Stein operated as a trading company (rather than as a manufacturer) and may have been discontinued as a brand name in 2009. It currently sells ceramic urns under the name Feuer und Erde (fire and earth). This unique West Germany jug (pictured right) fits both classic and modern interiors. For example, you can place it on a TV cabinet, (side) table, windowsill or in a bookcase. You can also place (silk or dry) flowers in it.
Dümler&Breiden – Established in 1883, this factory was located in Höhr-Grenzhausen, Germany. Traditional pottery such as beer jugs and mugs were manufactured in the beginning. After World War II, the company experienced substantial growth and Dümler&Breiden was one of the most influential ceramic manufacturers of its time. In 1995, the company closed its doors. Around 1970, this West Germany vase was manufactured at the Dümler&Breiden factory. The vase consists of two colors: (cream) white and gray with a sheen. At the bottom of the jug is the model number (037) and the height (27cm).
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West Germany: timeless treasures from Germany
A West Germany object, for example a pitcher or a vase, is (almost) always made in Germany. Its name refers to pottery or ceramics produced in the former West Germany before the reunification of Germany in 1990. From about 1950 until 1990, West German pottery factories were known for their production of different types of ceramics, ranging from decorative pieces to functional utensils.
How to recognize – Much of the West German pottery of the era was notable for its unique designs, vibrant colors and distinctive glazes that were very popular. These pieces are often known for their artistic value and are prized by collectors around the world.
Multiple brands – Under the West Germany name, there are some thirty different brands such as Scheurich, Bay Keramik, Jasba, Carstens, Ruscha, Silberdistel, Stein Keramik and Dümler&Breiden. At Raechell, we have beautiful, timeless West Germany products from the above factories. Starting with Scheurich.
Scheurich – always used white clay to produce the vases, which are usually marked at the bottom: ‘W.GERMANY’ or ‘WEST GERMANY’. Usually on the bottom is a two- or three-digit number (the model number) followed by a hyphen or space and then 2 numbers indicating the height in centimeters. This vase was manufactured around 1960 at the Scheurich factory in Germany. At the bottom of the vase is the model number 295 and the height 26 (cm.) The vase consists of different shades of brown.
Bay Keramik – Bay always used white clay to produce the vases, which are usually marked at the bottom: ‘BAY’. Usually on the bottom is a two- or three-digit number (model number) followed by a dash or space indicating the height in centimeters. Bay’s decorations are embossed and geometric motifs are often used as on this colorful jug. Manufactured around 1960, it consists of different colors such as beige red and blue. At the bottom of the jug is the model number (1748) and the height (18cm).
Carstens – Christian Hinrich Carstens bought Carstens & Stahl, a wholesale business, in 1878. Together with his brother Ernst, he acquired a ceramics company in Rheinsberg. For a long period, the company consisted of several branches, but due to World War II, the company slowly fell apart. Together with his son Christian, Ernst founded the company Carstens Tönnieshof. Carsten produced not only vases, but also candle stands, wall reliefs, clock cases and lamp bases. A limited number of objects were made from each design. Due to financial difficulties, the ceramics firm closed its doors in 1984. This unique West Germany vase manufactured in Germany at the Carstens Tönnieshof factory. The jug consists of different colors: orange, yellow with white stripes in relief. At the bottom of the jug is the model number ‘526′ and the height in centimeters ’13’.
Ruscha – In 1905, the Ruscha factory was founded by Georg Schradt. The original name was therefore Klein & Schardt. His son Rudolf Schradt took over the company in 1948 and changed the name to Ruscha. In addition to vases, wall tiles were also produced. In 1996, the factory closed its doors. This beautiful jug consists of different colors of brown with drips. At the bottom of the jug is the model number ‘377 21’. Both in a classic and modern interior this jug fits!
Silberdistel – In 1947, the company Silberdistel Keramik was founded by Johann de Grete Breute and was located in Nordrein-Westphalia, Gevelsberg. White clay was used for the manufacture of the vases. The objects manufactured in the early period, in the 1950s and 1960s, were marked on the bottom with “Germany” or “W Germany. Around 1970, this jug was manufactured in Germany at the Silberdistel factory. The jug consists of different colors: red and on the rim and on the ear, a silver color. The name says it all: ‘Silber’, it the silver color that is present on the object that is very typical.
Stein-Keramik – The Stein-Keramik factory was located in Ransbach Baumbach, an area with a high concentration of ceramic producers. Many of its designs are by its former owner, Mr. Egon Klein, who joined the company in 1956 and took over with his wife in 1966. Toward the end of its existence, Stein operated as a trading company (rather than as a manufacturer) and may have been discontinued as a brand name in 2009. It currently sells ceramic urns under the name Feuer und Erde (fire and earth). This unique West Germany jug (pictured right) fits both classic and modern interiors. For example, you can place it on a TV cabinet, (side) table, windowsill or in a bookcase. You can also place (silk or dry) flowers in it.
Dümler&Breiden – Established in 1883, this factory was located in Höhr-Grenzhausen, Germany. Traditional pottery such as beer jugs and mugs were manufactured in the beginning. After World War II, the company experienced substantial growth and Dümler&Breiden was one of the most influential ceramic manufacturers of its time. In 1995, the company closed its doors. Around 1970, this West Germany vase was manufactured at the Dümler&Breiden factory. The vase consists of two colors: (cream) white and gray with a sheen. At the bottom of the jug is the model number (037) and the height (27cm).