Description
pitcher rose color ribbed white and black cat climbing side is handle, words erphila fayence germany stamped on bottom in black and the numbers 759/111 engraged on bottom
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
ceramic
Distinguishing marks
on bottom erphila fayence germany black stamp, engraved 757/111
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
8 inches tall from base to top of cat's head
History
found in attic of my grandparent's house
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For Sale?
No
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Re: cat handle pitcher
erphila is an interesting mark/stamp as the actual manufacturer is more often than not unknown.
Erphila is a mark found on Czechoslovakian and other pottery and porcelain made after 1920. This mark was used on items imported by Ebeling & Reuss, Philadelphia, a giftware firm that is still operating in Pennsylvania.
Because of the fact that these are "imports" contractually a wide variety of quality and craftsmanship was employed.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-erphila-fayence-cat-vase-…
I'm seeing them going for a modest price, but a cat lover would enjoy the piece. I like the item.
Re: cat handle pitcher
http://www.collectorscircle.com/bohemian/porcelain/marks_table4.html
Erphila was the importer. ERPhila is for E-beling & R-euss Phila-delphia. Their other Mark is E&R, Inc. This site may help you date the item, it shows some of their marks.
Re: cat handle white pitcher
My pitcher is plain white, no ribs. It is marked Erphila Fayence Germany 4/4/ III. I haven't been able to find this mark anywhere. Please advise. [email protected] is my e-mail address.