Red Stoneware Coins
Object NameRed Stoneware Coins
Manufacturer
Meissen
(German, founded 1710)
Date1920-1921
OriginGermany
MediumStoneware
DimensionsA: 1/8 × 1 1/4 in. diameter (0.3 × 3.2 cm)
B: 1/8 × 1 in. diameter(0.3 × 2.5 cm)
C: 1/8 × 1/16 in. diameter(0.3 × 0.2 cm)
D: 1/8 × 3/4 in. diameter(0.3 × 1.9 cm)
E: 1/8 × 1 1/16 in. diameter(0.3 × 2.7 cm)
F: 1/8 × 1 in. diameter(0.3 × 2.5 cm)
G: 1/8 × 3/4 in. diameter(0.3 × 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number2.6.56a-g
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureGerman
MarkingsA:"20" between two fronds, with "Sachsen" arced above and "M" (for marks) below the "20".
B: "Munsterberg" and "Schles." appear on one side while "50" and the Meissen cross-swords appear on the other.
C: 19*21 arcing across upper half of circle and meissen cross-swords centered below. Opposite side has "2" in the center.
D: MUNSTERBERG AND SCHLES. Printed on one side. "10" and Meissen cross-swords on the other side.
E: "1920" arcs around top and Meissen cross-swords below. The number 10 appears on opposite side.
F: "1921" curves aroudn top of coin and the Meissen cross-swords on bottom. Opposite side has "5" flanked by two fronds.
G: "1921" arcs around the top and the Meissen cross-swords are centered below. The opposite side has a large "20".
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Covered Cup and Saucer
C. M. Hutschenreuther
c. 1876-1887
Object number: 2.6.89abc
Object Name: Sauce tureen, Lid for sauce tureen, and Stand for covered tureen
Meissen
19th century
Object number: 2.6.49abc
Object Name: Teacup and Saucer
Johann Gregor Horoldt (Hoeroldt)
c. 1725
Object number: 2.6.8ab
