Lot 386


The German company, Achatit Werkstätten, made these with Hans Schirmer, the founder, and Peter Ludwig, the sculptor/designer. Achatit Werkstätten was one of the major producers in the 1950s and 1960s of the wildly popular wine stoppers, wall masks, sculptures, and plaques that decorated so many modern homes of the era. The material consisted of a combination of finely ground rock and wood pulp mixed with binders which were poured into plaster molds, then fired and cooled, they were then painted and/or gilded, and polished with agate stones. The word agate is "achat" in German, which is how both the material and the company got their trademarked names, 'Achatit'. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
- Dimensions: 4.5" with stopper, 3" head.
- Condition: Good Condition, missing his cigar, and looks to have been repaired on the back of the head (See photos). The cork pushes up into the head (could possibly be glued to stay)
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