Antique Large White Westerwald Etched Beer Stein/Pitcher c. 1860s

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Antique Large White Westerwald Etched Beer Stein/Pitcher c. The stein presented was made around 18 6 0s and is very well preserved for the age. Les Paul in his book "Early Stoneware Steins" presents this type of steins on page 385. He states that steins without cobalt decorations are not found so frequently in Westerwald as those with cobalt or manganese decorations, but they became quite popular in the second half of the 18th century.

Instead of blue or purple decorations these pieces were decorated with etched, incised or stamped patterns. This particular stein is decorated with a beautiful etched and incised into the body floral patterns.

This was done with several kinds of wooden sticks when the clay was still soft. The lid is pewter with acanthus-shaped the thublift and 3-ring opened type hinge. This particular pewter settings w ere used in the late 18 60s - earl y 1870s. As I mentioned before the stein is in a very good condition, there are some small manufacturing impurities - please look at m y pictures - a nd some age-related wear, but no chips or cracks - a rare condition for such a large piece. It is 1 3.5 to the top of the thumblift, a little over 2L capacity.

The blue glaze mark on the back of the stein is most likely the capacity mark of 2 liters. I guarantee my dating and description! Condition: Excellent - with some manufacturing i mpurities and age-related wear.

Height: 1 3.5 in. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany". The seller is "beer-stein" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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