Schafer and Vater
(pronunciation: shay-fer and vay-ter)
Location: Germany
Schafer and Vater started producing a German version of the jasper ware made by Wedgwood in the 19th century. The designs are similar with white figures or decoration on a bisque body of some color. These include a medium green, one of Wedgwood’s most popular colors, and a strong pink. Additional glazes are used as well, so S&V products are sometimes more colorful than Wedgwood’s. While leaved and floral swags may be classical, the figures on S&V wares are more likely to be contemporary to the time of manufacture and not from Ancient Greece or Rome, or from mythology. Some products even use an Art Nouveau style.
As far as I know, the only marks on S&V products is a mold number. No maker’s mark is included. If you know better, please let me know.
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My opinion: Usually less costly than Wedgwood jasper ware, and less classical in the subjects depicted. I like a lot of the Schafer and Vater I see on eBay and elsewhere.
Product lines:
Decorative items, some jasper ware and some in regular glazed porcelain. I have not seen dinnerware from this company. If you have, please leave a comment.
Prices:
This firm is relatively little known and the prices are reasonable.
Collector’s Society: None.
The official company site is: None. No longer in production.
History
I have not found much on this company so far, other than their products. I will add information here as I learn more.
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