This West Germany vase was manufactured around 1960 in the Ruscha factory in Germany. The model number ‘841’ is located at the bottom of the vase. The vase consists of different shades of blue.

Interior advice
This West Germany vase fits into both classic and modern interiors. You can place it on a TV cabinet, (side) table, windowsill, or in a bookcase. You can also use it to display (silk or dried) flowers.

About West Germany (Karlsruher Majolika)
A West Germany vase/jug is (almost) always made in Germany. There are about thirty different brands under the name West Germany, such as Scheurich, Bay, Jasba, Carstens, Dümler&Breiden, and Ruscha. These brands were incredibly popular in the 1950s to 1970s. Many vases were produced during this period. A West Germany vase can be recognized by its ‘jumping’ appearance with a professionally applied glaze.
In 1901, the ‘Karlsruher Majolika’ factory was founded by Grand Duke Friedrich I. In the early years, it specialized in the production of ceramics in the Italian Renaissance style. The factory gained international renown through the work of sculptors such as Bernhard Hoetger, potter Max Lauger, and figures such as Ludwig König and Otto Lindig. After the war, the factory mainly produced tableware based on old designs from long before the war. Products are still being manufactured today in 2015.