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Large Two-Handled Stoneware Tankard - Girmscheid Westerwald
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This imposing two-handled stein belongs to the Westerwald stoneware tradition, a German region whose ceramic production is notably recognized by the characteristic combination of grey stoneware and cobalt blue decoration. The piece bears the handwritten inscription “Handarbeit Girmscheid” under its base, indicating handmade production by the Girmscheid firm. Founded in Höhr at the end of the 19th century, the Matthias Girmscheid manufactory is part of the long history of Westerwald workshops, particularly renowned for their steins and decorated stoneware. With a striking presence, standing 20 cm high and with an opening of approximately 9.5 cm in diameter, this stein stands out especially for its unusual form with two large symmetrical handles. Their slender design complements a generous cylindrical body, highlighted at the base and rim with deep cobalt blue. The hand-executed decoration draws from the traditional Westerwald repertoire, featuring a large stylized flower surrounded by freely drawn foliage and volutes. The intense blue contrasts with the light grey tone of the stoneware and retains the nuances inherent to artisanal craftsmanship and firing. On the main face appears the inscription “Damen-Maß”, also painted in blue. This inscription, which can be translated as “ladies' measure”, places the stein within a Germanic tradition often tinged with humor and gives it a rather delightful character. The two handles then fully make sense in this deliberately singular piece, distant from the classic single-handled cylindrical stein. This Girmscheid production dates to the second half of the 20th century and fully retains the traditional aesthetic of Westerwald stoneware, perpetuated by the region's workshops well after the war. The stein is in good overall condition. The small surface irregularities, material variations, and nuances of the decoration visible in the photographs attest to its artisanal craftsmanship and contribute to the piece's character. A beautiful and characterful German ceramic piece, both a traditional functional object and a decorative item, whose dimensions, cobalt decoration, and especially the rare two-handled silhouette give it a particularly charming presence.
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- Brand: Girmscheid
- Style: Westerwald
- Material: Grès
- Colour: Bleu de cobalt
- Period: seconde moitié du XXe siècle
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CategoryCrockeryConditionGoodColorsGrey, Blue, WhiteMaterialCeramicSeller locationSaint symphorien des bois, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 2 sales