Mid-century modern Fountain - VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow - 1960-1970 - Indoor fountain

Mid-century modern Fountain - VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow - 1960-1970 - Indoor fountain #1.0
Mid-century modern Fountain - VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow - 1960-1970 - Indoor fountain #1.0
Mid-century modern Fountain - VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow - 1960-1970 - Indoor fountain #2.1
Mid-century modern Fountain - VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow - 1960-1970 - Indoor fountain #3.2
Mid-century modern Fountain - VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow - 1960-1970 - Indoor fountain #4.3
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Zimmerspringbrunnen Fontäne I by VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow, manufactured in 1968 in the former GDR, in original packaging with manual, the fountain works but the outer bowl has cracks while the inner is sealed, and it is in moderate condition.

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A genuine technical rarity is this Fontäne I indoor fountain from the VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow, in its original packaging with instructions. Manufactured in 1968 in the former GDR. Back then extremely expensive; 113 East German marks were about a quarter of a month's wages. The fountain works, however the bowl has cracks on the outside. On the inside it is probably additionally sealed, which is why the fountain is absolutely watertight. The cracks are hardly visible because of the pattern in the glass—see detail photos.

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A genuine technical rarity is this Fontäne I indoor fountain from the VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow, in its original packaging with instructions. Manufactured in 1968 in the former GDR. Back then extremely expensive; 113 East German marks were about a quarter of a month's wages. The fountain works, however the bowl has cracks on the outside. On the inside it is probably additionally sealed, which is why the fountain is absolutely watertight. The cracks are hardly visible because of the pattern in the glass—see detail photos.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
VEB Elektro-Apparate-Werke Berlin-Treptow
Title additional information
Indoor fountain
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass, Metal, Plastic
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
13 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
GermanyVerified
98
Objects sold
5
Objects in auction
23
Reviews
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