Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

August 25, 2023: Summer Americana - Day Two

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1021

GERMAN METTLACH ST. FLORIAN CERAMIC STEIN

Estimate: $80 - $120
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GERMAN METTLACH ST. FLORIAN CERAMIC STEIN, mold number 1786, having etched sides with polychrome hand-painted decorations featuring scene depicting patron saint of firefighters extinguishing a fire engulfed town, pewter domed lid with figural ceramic dragon handle and thumbrest, 1/2 liter size. Impressed "METTLACH / VB" and "GESCHUTZT" marks to base with additional impressed numerals. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7 7/8" HOA.
Literature: Kirsner - The Mettlach Book, third edition, p. 80, fig. bottom right, far left.

Condition

Excellent visual condition having some minor professional restoration to dragon's head thumbrest and possibly a minor touch-up at top handle terminal.

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