A 17TH C. GERMAN BELLARMINE JUG FROM THE THAMES
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Description
The early 17th century German bottle form stoneware vessel with stamped oval medallion on the bulbous front, impressed bearded male mask on the slender rising neck, great mottled salt glaze with the effects of firing, the crude bottom with evidence of having been wired off the potter's wheel.
Bellarmine storage jugs came from Germany in the late 16th/early 17th century and were often found along the Thames at London.
Measures 8.25 x 4.5 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
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Bellarmine storage jugs came from Germany in the late 16th/early 17th century and were often found along the Thames at London.
Measures 8.25 x 4.5 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Condition
Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear.
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A 17TH C. GERMAN BELLARMINE JUG FROM THE THAMES
Estimate $400 - $500
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