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West German Pottery  (standard view)

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West German Pottery Companies and Designers

(And we also have one of the best selections of W. German pottery for sale of any US dealer: West German Pottery For Sale Page One)

The information that was on this page is now included on a single page of marks.  There are additional images in the Identification Gallery:

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Understanding the Numbers:
Most W. German items have one set of numbers then a slash or hyphen and a second set of numbers. Usually, the first set is the shape number, and the second set is the approximate height in centimeters.  It's sometimes possible to identify an item by just the numbers, but the companies used very similar systems, and some companies re-used shape numbers over the years.

Take note that the number 1 will often have a strong serif, making it look like a 7. However, the European 7 usually has a bar across the middle (example visible in the first Carstens picture.)

   Metalware, misc.

  Paintings, prints, etc.