Vintage West Germany Jug Stein Keramik ’50/20′

Around 1970, this ornate West Germany jug was manufactured in Germany, Ransbach Baumbach. The jug consists of different shades of brown. At the bottom of the jug is: ‘Stein Keramik’, the model number 50 and the height (20) in centimeters.

Interior advice
This West Germany jug suits both classic and modern interiors. You can, for instance, place it on a TV cabinet, (side) table, windowsill or in a bookcase. You can also place (silk or dry) flowers in it.

About West Germany (Stein Keramik)
A West Germany vase/jar is (almost) always made in Germany. Under the West Germany name, there are some 30 different brands such as Scheurich, Bay, Jasba, Carstens, Dümler&Breiden and Ruscha. In the 1950s to the 1970s, these brands were incredibly popular. Many vases were therefore produced during this period. A West Germany vase can be recognised by its ‘bouncy’ appearance with a professionally applied glaze.
The Stein-Keramik factory was located in Ransbach Baumbach, an area with a high concentration of ceramic producers. Many of the designs are by its former owner, Mr Egon Klein, who joined the company in 1956 and took over with his wife in 1966. Towards the end of its existence, Stein operated as a trading company (rather than a manufacturer) and may have ceased as a brand name in 2009. It currently sells ceramic urns under the name Feuer und Erde (fire and earth).