{"product_id":"240-25","title":"WALTER GERHARDS KG KERAMIK JUG VASE Nr. 240\/25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful hand built jug vase with a \u003cspan\u003ematt metallic anthracite glaze on top of a\u003c\/span\u003e glossy teal underglaze.  the form is complex and decorated with 2 raised rings of thumb prints encircling the body of the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWALTER GERHARDS KG\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1957 (and registered in 1959) in Ransbach-Baumbach, by Walter Gerhards and his wife Elfriede Gerhards.  It was reorganized as Gerhards GmbH in 1974.  There were approximately 50 employees by 1977, later expanding to 70, using six large electric ovens.  Elfriede managed the business while Walter led the artistic and technical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial production focused on ceramic planters, but ornamental lighting and other decorative ceramics, including vases and plates, soon took focus.  Ceramic lamps were turned over to lighting companies who completed the electronic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was a particular interest in relief decorations, often reflecting ancient or historic scenes.  Examples include the Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal and a Napoleon series.  In 1984 ownership changed; the company continued until 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE:  It has long been believed that Walter Gerhards designed for Wilhelm Söndgen GmbH at some point, but this is not the case.  Gerhards only designed for his own company Walter Gerhards KG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"properties\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSÖNDGEN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDesign Period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950 to 1959\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction Period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960 to 1969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIdentifying Marks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"style\"\u003eVintage, Mid-Century, Hand-Crafted, Modernist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDetailed Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/UsedCondition\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/OfferItemCondition\" itemprop=\"itemCondition\"\u003e Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and\/or have slight restorations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"color\"\u003eTeal, grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"width\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"depth\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.8 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MODERN REDUX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31923368198186,"sku":"SÖNDGEN KERAMIK JUG VASE Nr.240\/25","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/9561\/products\/IMG_20200829_125520-01.jpg?v=1598726032","url":"https:\/\/modernredux.myshopify.com\/products\/240-25","provider":"MODERN REDUX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}