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21 - Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch "Xantippe & Socrates" Mettlach Stein c. 1895, Germany Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach, Germany. Marking(s); notes: Impressed Mettlach Abbey trademark with tower emblem and "VB" initials. Incised model number "2201" and stamped date code "95," indicating production in 1895. Stamped "GEGEN NACHBILDUNG GESCHÜTZT" (Protected Against Imitation). Materials: Glazed and etched stoneware with pewter mounts. Cataloger Note: Monumental Mettlach stoneware stein featuring Heinrich Schlitt's celebrated "Xantippe and Socrates" design, circa 1895. Decorated in a classical Greek-inspired style with contrasting black, cream, and terracotta tones. The narrative scene depicts Xantippe descending a staircase while brandishing a large spoon toward Socrates, accompanied by a dog. Additional decoration includes Greek columns, laurel wreaths, meander borders, classical profile portraits, and owls symbolizing Athena, interspersed with tobacco pipes and ribbons. Features an intricately modeled foliate handle and an ornate flared base. Fitted with a pewter lid. (4.15 Liter) H. 20" x W. 8"
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Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch "Xantippe & Socrates" Mettlach Stein c. 1895, Germany Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach, Germany. Marking(s); notes: Impressed Mettlach Abbey trademark with tower emblem and "VB" initials. Incised model number "2201" and stamped date code "95," indicating production in 1895. Stamped "GEGEN NACHBILDUNG GESCHÜTZT" (Protected Against Imitation). Materials: Glazed and etched stoneware with pewter mounts. Cataloger Note: Monumental Mettlach stoneware stein featuring Heinrich Schlitt's celebrated "Xantippe and Socrates" design, circa 1895. Decorated in a classical Greek-inspired style with contrasting black, cream, and terracotta tones. The narrative scene depicts Xantippe descending a staircase while brandishing a large spoon toward Socrates, accompanied by a dog. Additional decoration includes Greek columns, laurel wreaths, meander borders, classical profile portraits, and owls symbolizing Athena, interspersed with tobacco pipes and ribbons. Features an intricately modeled foliate handle and an ornate flared base. Fitted with a pewter lid. (4.15 Liter) H. 20" x W. 8" Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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