vintage hand-painted German tile table
29 April 2021
Description

36x24 coffee table with 4 wooden legs and hand-painted tiles arranged on top in a map of southern Bavaria, bought in Germany after WWII when my grandparents were stationed there. Cannot identify the manufacturer marking in the lower right corner.

Provenance

My grandparents bought it while stationed in Germany after WWII. My grandfather was in the 29th infantry div and remained in Germany until 1949. Seems to have been made in the 40s.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 5 hours
By Delia
Apr 29, 10:11 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Suggested Asking Price $200 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Kate,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage tile-inset walnut coffee table
Made in Germany, circa 1940s
The dished rectangular top inset with 15 hand-painted ceramic tiles depicting a map of Southern Bavaria, lower right corner with indistinct monogram signature, raised on square straight legs.
(height), 36 inches wide, 24 inches deep
CONDITION:
PROVENANCE: inherited
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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