Rare Amphora Vase
"ART NOUVEAU POTTERY VASE, Nymps and spider design.AMPHORA bottom with raised profile mark, AMPHORA; The first Amphora manufacturer was Reissner, Stellmacher & Kessel using a red “R St. K” mark beginning in .reverse tapered form, pale green and gold glaze with gilt female figures raising from surface at rim and throughout, amidst spider web decoration, 13”h R. St. K.’s work was introduced in the United States in at the Chicago World’s Fair where they were given the “best in show"" award. Their display at the St. Louis World’s Fair in also earned high accolades bolstering their reputation as pottery masters. More than a century later, their products still have a following among pottery fans." Slight chip on one flower. Read More