German salt-glazed stoneware vase

Description

This is an antique German salt-glazed stoneware vase produced by Reinhold Hanke, a renowned ceramic manufacturer located in Höhr-Grenzhausen (Westerwald region), Germany.
Key Characteristics & Identification:
The Manufacturer Mark: The incised letters "R H A." on the base stand for Reinhold Hanke.
The Model Number: The stamped number 2716 corresponds to the factory's unique mold/shape number used during production.
The Style: This piece features classic Westerwald styling with intricate dark blue/black relief scrollwork and stylized floral/botanical patterns against a contrasting light buff stoneware body.


Historical Era: Founded in 1868, the company became an official supplier to the Prussian royal court. Given the design language and the specific hand-incised markings, this historicist style vase likely dates from the late 19th century to the early 20th century (circa 1890s 1910 ) excellent condition collection only Peterlee SR82AN