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A very interesting piece of Swiss Art Pottery Historical Memorabilia
A gratitude charger, given to a Mr. Beisswenger of Mannheim, …
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A very interesting piece of Swiss Art Pottery Historical Memorabilia
A gratitude charger, given to a Mr. Beisswenger of Mannheim, Germany for their "Kind Support"
Gifted from the Schaffhausen Pontoniers, a paramilitary brigade club in charge of building and maintaining bridges, pontoons and dams in the canton of the same name in Northern Switzerland.
Inscribed up front in Gothic font, in German - "Wir danken herrn Beisswenger, Mannheim für die freundliche Unterstützung".
All hand painted and decorated.
Custom made for the occasion.
The City coat-of-arms and shield of Switzerland up front, as well as a rendition of a clifftop castle - Munot fortress and the Rhine Falls
Inscribed on the back as well with the team name - Pontoniertahrverein Schaffhausen.
Also marked with an underglaze mark - ZIEGLER 2-4 Schaffhausen Handarbeit (Handcrafted).
Circa mid-20th century
Measurements: Approx. 12.5" diameter
Condition: Very Good overall. Please, see photos below! A spot of discoloration lower right from a manufacturing defect
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- Dimensions
- 12.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please, see photos below! A spot of discoloration lower right from a manufacturing defect Very Good overall. Please, see photos below! A spot of discoloration lower right from a manufacturing defect less
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