Salt Glazed Reinhold Merkelbach punch bowl designed by Ludwig Leybold

Stock Number: – OWA3544

Date: - Circa 1925

Materials: –  German Westerwald Clay; An Advantage For Potters! The extensive clay quarries of the Westerwald region are the largest connected deposits in Europe. Only a few other regions in the world are known to have clay sources of comparable size and quality. Around 15 different types of clay occur here, including a very valuable white clay also known as “white gold”. The Westerwald clay has a high degree of ductility, is almost free of impurities and has very good sintering properties. These clays are perfectly suited for stoneware production, a high fired, waterproof, acid-resistant, impermeable pottery. The clay was easily kneaded, thrown, deformed as well as knitted, melt, beaten and whipped. It is a serious partner to the potter reacting to any treatment. 

Country of Origin: – Germany, Höhr Grenzhausen

Description: – An exceptional piece of Art Work designed by Ludwig Leybold for Reinhold Merkelbach in 1925. The  brown flamed salt glazed (5 Litre) punch bowl has a stunning applied ornamental design in black around the body. The design almost looks like crouching people and still links into the Art Nouveau period (Reinhold Merkelbach continued Jugendstil designs well into the 1920s). Over a long period, Leybold supplied Reinhold Merkelbach with a total of over 50 designs. The first designs date back to 1911, the last from around 1925. The bowl is 28cm tall and weighs 2560g. The design number is 3327 and has the applied DB WB ‘Dürerbund Werkbund Genossenschaft’ seal of approval.

Size & Weight: – The bowl is 28cm tall and weighs 2560g. 

Condition: – The punch Bowl, is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, losses or restoration to the body. The applied design in black is beautifully crisp and sharp. There are a couple of bubbles to the glaze which is quite normal for this type of salt glazed item. See images.

Photography: - Please look at the images as they show a true status of this delightful Punch Bowl. There are some light reflections seen following the photography and are not discolourations to the glaze.

History & Marks:– The design number is 3327 and has the applied DB WB ‘Dürerbund Werkbund Genossenschaft’ seal of approval. See images

Declaration:– This is original Höhr Grenzhausen Salt Glazed pottery from the studio of Reinhold Merkelbach designed by Ludwig Leybold and is from the time period described. 

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