Bay Keramik Ceramic Pitcher & Stand Set
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 158 |
| Estimate | 200.00 - 400.00 USD |
| Auction | Asian Antiques,Chinese Porcelain & Persian Rugs | No Reserve |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Rivertown Antiques and Estate Services |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
A colorful mid-century design pitcher and matching stand that fits the modernist aesthetics. The heavy handled pitcher and matching stand have been covered in a thick red glaze. The interior is a dark brown that looks like it was transmuted from the red glaze. The foot ring is unglazed and the base is glazed. The stand can be placed facing up or down. When the rim is facing up, ice can be placed in the stand and used to help cool the liquid in the pitcher. When flipped, the pitcher can rest on 5 pyramidal "legs" and a candle can be placed in the well to heat the pitcher. Pretty ingeneous! Both the pitcher and stand have molded marks on their bases that read W. GERMANY. The stand has the word BAY above the German mark. The pitcher has a production number of 140-16. Bay Keramik, founded in 1933 by Eduard Bay in Ransbach-Baumbach, is a renowned West German pottery manufacturer famous for mid-century "Fat Lava" ceramics, vibrant glazes, and bold, textured designs from the 1960s-70s. We believe that this pitcher was designed by Bodo Mans who designed several sought-after lines for Bay in the early 1960s. MEASUREMENTS 7 ¾ in (19.7 cm) long x 7 in (17.8 cm) diameter x 7 7/8 in (20.0 cm) tall with base. Weighs 4 lbs 0.1 oz. CONDITION There are no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. The glaze is fresh, bright and colorful. There is wear on the bottom of the legs. More than functional pottery, this striking red-glazed set captures the experimental energy of the era—when German artisans pushed ceramic art into bold new territories. Period: Mid 20th Century Origin: Germany Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: 7.75"W × 7"D × 7.88"H
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