Vintage ceramic coffee service by Siegfried Gramann for Topferei Römhild, Germany 1960

The ceramic, handmade coffee or tea service designed by Siegfried Gramann was produced in the middle of the 20th century by the East German company Gramann (Topferei Römhild). A stoneware service covered with paint and glazed. A beautiful example of German mid-century modern design. We assess the condition of the service as very good, Service for four people. Teapot dimensions: height 16 cm | width 16cm | diameter 9.5 cm | base diameter 9.5 cm Teapot dimensions in inches: height 6.3 in | width 6.3 in | diameter 3.7 in | base diameter 3.7 in Historical note: Gramann, also known as Töpferei Römhild, was an East German company with roots in southern Thuringia. In the 1970s, Römhild became the capital of pottery. The largest pottery company in Europe (Töpferhof Gramann) was opened and international pottery symposiums were organized from 1975, the tradition of which was renewed in 2008. Most of the work was done by hand. Gramann was the precursor of the volcanic glazes later known as fat lava. Reference : 270968