Description
There is something quietly assured about a well-made porcelain pitcher. This example from Gerold Porzellan Bavaria, produced in West Germany after 1949, carries that quality with ease. White porcelain forms the base — clean and bright — while vibrant blue floral decorations and gold accent highlights bring warmth and craftsmanship to every surface. The decorative handle is a particularly pleasing detail, graceful in profile and practical in use.
Gerold Porzellan was a noted Bavarian porcelain maker with a history of varied markings and high-quality production. Pieces like this one carry their maker’s marks as a record of geographical and historical origin — a small but meaningful connection to the tradition of European decorative ceramics. A lidded bowl in the same design is also available in the shop, offering the opportunity to build a coordinated display.
Key Features:
- White porcelain body with blue floral decor and gold accents
- Decorative handle with elegant proportions
- Maker’s markings reflecting West German origin post-1949
- Versatile as a display piece, vase, or working pitcher
Specifications:
- Maker: Gerold Porzellan Bavaria
- Origin: Made in West Germany
- Era: After 1949
- Material: Porcelain
- Height: 21 cm (8.3″)
- Width: 15 cm (5.9″) including handle
- Decor: Blue flowers with gold accents
Condition:
- Excellent vintage condition — no cracks or damage
- Gold paint remains vibrant and strong throughout
- Minor age-consistent wear may be present, as is natural for a vintage piece
This pitcher holds its presence well in a modern interior — equally at home on a shelf among a curated ceramics collection or set on a table with fresh flowers. It is the kind of retro object that rewards close attention: the more you look, the more considered the design reveals itself to be.
