An early and rare 'Benzin' china motoring jug by Carl Tielsch, German, circa 1906, ((2))

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An early and rare 'Benzin' china motoring jug by Carl Tielsch, German, circa 1906, in the form of a portly lady in motoring attire carrying a Benzin jug, the head as the stopper, the falling scarf forming the handle, hand-painted and glazed with gilt detailing, with 'AE Gesetzlich geschutzt' printed under base, 27cm high (small over-painted chip to peak of cap). (2) Footnotes: A similar example of this jug is illustrated in the book The Motor Car in Art by John J Zolomij (see page 173). Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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An early and rare 'Benzin' china motoring jug by Carl Tielsch, German, circa 1906, ((2))

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The Robert Lusk Collection Part III - Automobilia

May 18, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

Guildford, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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