Antique Late 1800 ' S German Salt Glazed Redware Slipware Pitcher W. Girl & Song
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:23457583 | Type: Pitchers |
Original/Reproduction: Original | Color: Orange |
Age: 1850-1899 | Maker: European |
Country/Region of Origin: Germany | Style: Folk Art |
Here is a very interesting Folk Art large pitcher, made of thick, salt glazed redware clayVivid orange glaze, slipware decorations in white, red and black, consisting of a girl in Tirolean dressInscribed in cursive are the words " In Lauterbach hab' ich Mein Strumb' ver lon'n…; a verse from a popular German folklore song Dating back to the second half of the... 19th centuryAll originalThanks to a kind fellow from Germany, we have identified it as coming from the town of Gerstungen, on the River Werra in Thuringia, Germany, made during the mid to late 19th century. Pottery production in the town dates back to the 16th century, and this jug is a characteristic example of the specific type of earthenware produced in the regionPlease take a look at the other items from the same collection that we have for sale now
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Measurements: Approx. 8" handle to spout, 8.25" high, 6.75" widest diameter, 4.5 " top diameter, 4 " base diameterWeights about 2 lb. 4 oz.
Condition: Very good overall; Please see photos below. All original. Some minor and unobtrusive spots of missing glaze on the extreme edges
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