Rare Antique Art Deco (1920s) Czechoslovakian “Epiag” 24ct Gold Plated & Hand Painted Teapot In Perfect Condition. Very generously and meticulously gold gilded by a master craftsman of the highest order. This teapot is still as new and has never been used. It has only ever been used as an ornamental cabinet item. Needs to be seen to be fully appreciated as the photographs really do not do it justice. The gold plating is 100% intact. Please browse all 12 sets of photographs for size, weight and condition as they are self explanatory. Please have a look at the last photographs and if you require additional pictures please ask. The back stamp was used from the 1920s onwards, stating Script’EPIAG’ and’CZECHOSLOVAKIA’. Each company had their own variation of the mark although most of these items were made in’CARLSBAD’ area of CZECHOSLOVAKIA. There is a good reason for the “OEPIAG” and “EPIAG” marks. Both OEPIAG and EPIAG were associations of different potteries put together by the Austrian Government in 1918 to promote the sale of Bohemian pottery and porcelain. The name “OEPIAG” is an acronym for “Österreichische Porzellan Industrie AG, ” which translates to Austrian Porcelain Industry. Any pottery with this mark generally predates 1920, when the name was changed Erste Böhemische Porzellan Industrie AG-First Bohemian Porcelain Industry-and the mark was switched to EPIAG. Carlsbad or Karlsbad is a mark used on china made by several factories in Germany, Austria, and Bavaria. Many pieces were exported to the United States. Many of the pieces are biscuit jars, bowls, plates, and platters from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Carlsbad is a city in Czechoslovakia, home to the factories that made the exported porcelain. Most of the pieces available today were made after 1891. Czechoslovakia is a popular term with collectors. The name, first used as a mark after the country was formed in 1918, appears on glass and porcelain, and other decorative items. Porcelain made in Czechoslovakia was exported to Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Although Czechoslovakia split into Slovakia and the Czech Republic on January 1, 1993, the name continues to be used in some trademarks. This item is in the category “Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Decorative Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Figurines”. The seller is “santoor-uk” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Epiag
- Sub-Type: Carlsbad – Czechoslovakia
- Material: Bohemian Fine Bone China
- Date Range: 1920-1939 (Art Deco)
- Type: Teapot
- Colour: Good & White
- Use: Tableware
- Boxed/ Unboxed: Unboxed
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Style: Art Deco
- Year Manufactured: 1920s
