An antique, c. 1800-1815 German or Thuringian pewter-mounted tin-glazed, hand-painted faience stein or tankard, featuring an illustration of a party at a table, drinking wine, with one man making a toast. "A kuha woll ma hobm" (Old German?). The fashion dates the party to 1800-1815. The top is monogramed "A. G." Ridged sides, blue trim, and a foliate decoration on the pewter base.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: A larger and a smaller chip to the rim; flaking to the glaze and wear to the blue; the lid is a bit bent and doesn't sit perfectly on the top; the handle has an old repair; crazing and the glaze has a flaking spot inside. The painting, however, is in very good Condition!

Origin:
Germany

Materials & Techniques:
Faience, Pewter

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Germany

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; A larger and a smaller chip to the rim; flaking to the glaze and wear to the blue; the lid is a bit bent and doesn't sit perfectly on the top; the handle has an old repair; crazing and the glaze has a flaking spot inside. The painting, however, is in very good Condition!