Vintage 1970s VEB Torgau POLDI stoneware covered butter dish and covered cheese plate. The VEB Torgau stoneware factory originated as a Villeroy & Boch site in 1926, was nationalized in 1948, and became the state-owned VEB Steingutwerk Torgau during the East German era. It produced various tableware and sanitary ceramics. After the reunification of Germany, the factory was returned to Villeroy & Boch ownership in 1990.
To find this lovely set in the United States is rare as it was not intended for export. Both pieces are made of a beautiful, heavy, durable stoneware, the shape is called Poldi and they were sold in many different patterns. Our set has a brown speckle glaze, a floral motif and dark brown trim, The butter dish is 3 1/2” tall, 6 1/2” long and 4 5/8” wide, the cheese plate measures 4 1/2” tall and has a 7 3/4” diameter.
Both pieces are in exceptional vintage condition, they appear rarely if ever used. No chips, no crack, no scratches or wear.
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Estate item. Condition is pre owned. Ships USPS Ground Advantage.
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