1896 Mettlach Plaque Signed by Artist Fritz Quidenus Start Price USD 799.99 Current Price USD 799.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location Orefield, PA See more about '1896 Mettlach Plaque Signed by Artist Fritz Quidenus' Description This Stoneware Plaque measures 17 and 1/4 in. across & weighs about 3 pounds. It is signed on the lower right next to the boot by artist Fritz Quidenus.(please google mettlach fritz quidenus) and read top 2 articles, Beer stein Article- Mettlach Artist Fritz Quidenus & Beer stein Article- Forward to  Mettlach Steinzeug 1885-1905 The second article shows a signature on item #2 that is unmisteakably the same as the signature on this plaque. "The elusive Quidenus was an artist who only worked for Mettlach & was consequently unknown outside the factory, and for this reason escaped the attention of all croniclers of art". This is an etched plaque & can be felt by hand. The only flaw, is a chip on the back where the hanger wire goes through, otherwise the plaque is perfect. Enjoy the auction. Place a Bid!