Vintage German Fish Plates – Set of 4 by Waechtersbach Ceramics decanter The tall central column is

The tall central column is richly cast with floral and neoclassical motifs

The detailed construction includes a flared midsection and a round candle-style socket holder that balances traditional charm with sculptural refinement

this piece was originally designed to house and serve cheese in style—when such a thing was considered an art form

The fully hollowed interior and notched top opening confirm its original functional use

Crafted in the 1960s in the style of Luigi Colani

Vintage German Fish Plates – Set of 4 by Waechtersbach Ceramics decanter The tall central column isVintage German Fish Plates Set of 4 by Waechtersbach Ceramics This charming set of vintage fish shaped plates was made in Germany by Waechtersbach Ceramics, a respected West German earthenware company founded in 1832. These plates were modeled after the companys well known Fish Service set from 1906 and were produced only for a limited time in the late 1940s and 1950s making them a rare and collectible find. Each plate is hand painted in milky grays