posted on July 22, 2003 08:29:57 PM new
Does anyone have a thought on how to describe these two drinking vessels? They've got a mark of "Germany" on the bottom along with "Handarbeit" (handworked) as well.
I can tell they are hand-thrown on a potter's wheel because I can see the circular marks (is there a better way to say that?) inside.
the inside:
and the bottom:
Again - thanks for any guidance you can provide.
Wayne
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[ edited by TheFamilyBiz on Jul 22, 2003 08:32 PM ]
posted on July 22, 2003 09:35:05 PM new
I'm not at all sure how to say what you want to say. Probably what you have is fine.
These are very nice mugs!
I have about 2 dozen handmade mugs (by potters) in the U.S., no two alike. Very nice ones, and I don't think I have a prayer of ever selling them on ebay. Too many mugs out there in the world. If you stumble on the right category, please post it here!
posted on July 22, 2003 09:51:52 PM new
Wayne..Stay away from the pottery and glass catagory. They'll get buried there. Go to collectables> breweriana, beer>drinkware, steins> mugs> Germany. That will be your best bet. They look like something that was made for a special occasion. Perhaps a wedding or a local Oktoberfest. The people who haunt that category will know what you have. Be prepared to revise your description on short notice if you start getting emails from Germany or from collectors giving you information on them.
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posted on July 23, 2003 05:00:56 AM new
You know. Like at a Greek Wedding.
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