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in the identification (already sold) gallery are in
alphabetical order by company. Click on any of these
links to go directly to that section, or take it one at a
time: Bay; Carstens and Ceramano; Dümler & Breiden and ES Keramik; Gramann and Grootenberg/Dressler (including Uhlemeyer); Hutschenreuther/Ilkra/Jasba/Jopeko; Karlsruhe/Keramag/Kiechle/Koerting/Marzi & Remy; Otto/P-Keramik/Roth;(<You are here.) Ruscha; Sawa/Eiwa/Wekara (grouped because they're similar styles); Scheurich; Schaeffenacker/Schlossberg/Steuler; Ü-Keramik/Uhlemeyer |
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Otto![]() Otto Gerharz was a true master of glaze chemistry. This form is also found (more often) in a flipped version (like an upside down version of the same shape). Examples of the other version can be seen among the items currently for sale. P Keramik ![]() ![]() I originally attributed this shape to ES Keramik because of the glaze, but examples have been found with a P Keramik label. So far, nothing about the company has come to light. Not Roth but Marei ![]() ![]() Not Roth but Marei Shape 2003 This series of sculptural vases was a mystery for quite some time, but glaze and bottom comparisons now fairly clearly place them with Roth. They are heavier than the Ü Keramik versions and have red clay. |
Otto![]() ![]() This shows the typical felt-covered bottom on Otto Keramik items. P Keramik ![]() ![]() There are several aspects about this bottom that are different from those most commonly found. Aside from not having a number, the bottom is more refined. Whether that indicates a different company also made this shape or simply represents some change within P Keramik is unknown. Not Roth but Marei ![]() ![]() Not Roth but Marei Shape 2004 |
Otto
![]() ![]() Once in a while, Otto items are found without the felt, and this flat, white bottom is found on almost all Otto items (though not quite all are flat). I strongly suggest that no one bother removing the felt. It doesn't really hurt the value, but it's really a pain in the butt to achieve for no worthwhile result. Based on catalog pages, many items once attributed to Roth have been reattributed to Marei. Thanks to Kevin James Graham for working to make this information widely available to collectors. I will leave these items in the Roth section for now so people can see the change. Not Roth but Marei
![]() ![]() Not Roth but Marei Shape 4101 Not Roth but Marei ![]() ![]() Not Roth but Marei Shape 4107 |
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in the identification (already sold) gallery are in
alphabetical order by company. Click on any of these
links to go directly to that section, or take it one at a
time: Bay; Carstens and Ceramano; Dümler & Breiden and ES Keramik; Gramann and Grootenberg/Dressler (including Uhlemeyer); Hutschenreuther/Ilkra/Jasba/Jopeko; Karlsruhe/Keramag/Kiechle/Koerting/Marzi & Remy; Otto/P-Keramik/Roth;(<You are here.) Ruscha; Sawa/Eiwa/Wekara (grouped because they're similar styles); Scheurich; Schaeffenacker/Schlossberg/Steuler; Ü-Keramik/Uhlemeyer |
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