Stunning and Extremely Rare Art Deco Walther & Sohne Pink Frosted Glass Paradies Comport Base and Berlin bowl C1930's The piece measures 28 cm tall X 28 cm at its widest diameter and is in excellent vintage condition. There is a small chip to the peg hole and the edge of the bowl shown in the last pictures.
Both can not be seen when on display. This is only mentioned for accuracy and does not detract from this very rare set.One of the rarest to find comport bases made in the Art Deco era. Made by Walther & Sohne of Germany. The complete set of stand and bowl are known as Paradies. This set was made up to 1936. You hardly ever see this base for sale anywhere around the world.
The base had two tops to fit two different bowls. One has a peg that fits into the hole and has pelikans on it. This set has the larger top with fits the Berlin bowl. The base features a very detailed scene of Storks sitting amongst reeds and other foliage.It has a very organic design and is one of Walthers most detailed sets.