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The quality of modeling and crispness of the casting are a hallmark of Schafer Vater Germany, known also for there whimsical and risqué novelty ceramics of very fine quality.This example appears rather politically incorrect to today\'s eye, whilst may not have meant any real offence back in its day? In fact no-one was spared by this firm- just do a google search and see the amazing array of wares they produced in the early 1900s.In excellent vintage condition, no chipping or cracks aside from a small in manufacture hairline between the two figures which likely happened in the drying process before firing.The standard mark for Schafer & Vater, with a crown above an R in a star. Width 13cm, height 12cm, weight 230 Grams. Whimsical German Schafer Vater Porcelain Match Striker Portly Black Couple a.imagelink {color:#f0f242;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#f0f242;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#ffffff;} a.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #f0f242; } a:visited.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #ffffff; }
The quality of modeling and crispness of the casting are a hallmark of Schafer Vater Germany, known also for there whimsical and risqué novelty ceramics of very fine quality.
This example appears rather politically incorrect to today\'s eye, whilst may not have meant any real offence back in its day? In fact no-one was spared by this firm- just do a google search and see the amazing array of wares they produced in the early 1900s.
In excellent vintage condition, no chipping or cracks aside from a small in manufacture hairline between the two figures which likely happened in the drying process before firing.
The standard mark for Schafer & Vater, with a crown above an R in a star.
Width 13cm, height 12cm, weight 230 Grams.
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