Very Rare Hertwig Katzhütte Por. The green cat in a house backstamp was used from 1914 - 1945.
This is a very old piece and is in excellent condition. I see no chips or cracks. However, upon further inspection, I have found evidence of a repair, which I have highlighted in the last photo. So hard to see, it was missed upon first few passes. To find a piece this old in this great of condition is rare indeed.Please see pictures for more details. Measures just over 9" long and 7.5" tall.
Brief history of the maker: Christoph Hertwig and Benjamin Beyermann founded the company in 1864. In the 1930-40's the business was run by Ernst and Hans Hertwig, the sons of Karl and Friedrich. The company survived WWII without damage and the product range was reduced to decorative and utility ceramics. The factory was nationalized in 1958 and became V.
Zierkeramik Katzhütte (1958 until 1990) the product range was cut back to decorative ceramics only. The factory closed in 1990.