Vintage Gerz German Handgemalt Ceramic Lidded Punch/Wine Bowl cookie jar

Description

View Vintage Gerz German Handgemalt Ceramic Lidded Punch/Wine Bowl cookie jar with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Manufacturer: Gerz Pottery (Simon Peter Gerz I). Function: This item was traditionally used as a punch bowl for serving Glühwein (mulled wine) or rum punch, or as a biscuit/cookie jar. This item is a vintage Gerz German hand-painted ceramic lidded tureen or jar, commonly referred to as a punch bowl, cookie jar, or "rumpot". Made in the mid-20th century (circa 1950s) by the Gerz pottery company, this piece features detailed relief work and hand-painted decorations. Product Details Manufacturer: Gerz Pottery (Simon Peter Gerz I). Origin: Höhr-Grenzhausen, Westerwald region, Germany (often marked "Made in Germany" or "West Germany"). Material: Glazed stoneware or majolica ceramic. Design: The tureen features several castle scenes from the Rhine and Mosel rivers, such as Heidelberg, Drachenfels, Stolzenfels, and Ehrenbreitstein, along with grape and ivy motifs in relief. The lid is topped with a figural handle of a person (often described as Bacchus or a gnome-like figure) pushing a wheelbarrow full of grapes. Function: This item was traditionally used as a punch bowl for serving Glühwein (mulled wine) or rum punch, or as a biscuit/cookie jar. Approximate Value: The market value for similar vintage pieces generally ranges from $40 to over $100 USD, depending on the condition and if it is part of a complete set with matching mugs. Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Advertising › Soda › Coca-Cola › Cookie Jars & Canisters.

Type of Advertising

Cookie Jar

Color

Multi-color

Date of Creation

1950

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

Germany