Art Nouveau Design

Simon Peter Gerz - mold 1424

From the collection of Mike Finn

Simon Peter Gerz made steins 1862-1999. This "art nouveau Design" stein is about 6" tall and has a 0.5L capacity mark and mold number 1424. No Gerz logo or Germany. art nouveau design started around 1880, but became popular 1890-1910. In 1887 it was required to have Germany or Made in Germany on all exports. Possibly it was sold in Germany and found it's way to the USA.

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Details

Type: stein
Material: stoneware
Producer: Simon Peter Gerz
Producer info
Designer/decorator: Bruno Mauder
Designer/decorator info
Mold: 1424
Capacity: 0,5L
Design date: 1890-1910
Height (excl. lid): 15.2 cm (appx. 5.9 inches.)