Salt Glazed Studio Pottery by Elfriede Balzar Kopp
Code: OWA886
Stock Number: – OWA886
Elfriede Balzar Kopp 1904 - 1983
Date: - Circa 1940s/50
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 uncomplicated vase at first; yet superbly and expertly potted. The rim is decorated in sgraffito and finished with a super salt-glaze. The masterly simplicity is it’s merit.
Size & Weight: – This Vase is 26.5cm tall and weighs 1070g
Condition: – The vase, is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, losses or restoration to the body. The sgraffito to the top of the vase 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 vase. There are some light reflections seen following the photography and are not discolourations to the glaze.
History & Marks:– The vase has the BK initials inscribed to the base and the vase dates between 1940s/50. For further information about Elfriede Balzar Kopp and her work and awards please check out the Information page and click on Biographies.
Declaration:– This is original Höhr Grenzhausen Salt Glazed pottery from the studio of Elfriede Balzar Kopp and is from the time period described.
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