In 1886, German immigrants Thedore Ebeling and Frederick Reuss joined John E. F. Zeh (in Philadelphia) to import glass and ceramics items from Europe to America. In 1900, Zeh left the company, now called Ebeling & Reuss. The company imported European crystal, ceramics figurines, and art pottery pieces—like the Secessionist vase, shown here—to be sold-onwards to gift shops and other retailers in America.
This Secessionist vase is topped with three crisp handles and finished with a flat, matte white glaze. It was made in the newly-formed Czechoslovakia (established in 1918) and bears the date mark of 1918 - 1921. Click on the photo above to learn more about this handsome vase.
More simple, white pottery tomorrow and in the days to come.
Though our Greenwich Village store is now permanently closed, LEO Design is still alive and well! Please visit our on-line store where we continue to sell Handsome Gifts (www.LEOdesignNYC.com).
To arrange a visit our Pittsburgh showroom (by private appointment only), please call 917-446-4248.