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23 - Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Stein c. 1897. Germany Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach, Germany. Marking(s); notes: Impressed Mettlach Abbey tower factory mark, mold number "2122," and date code "97," indicating production in 1897. Green hand-inked decorator's mark and impressed copyright protection inscription "GEGEN NACHBILDUNG." Artwork signed Heinrich Schlitt. Materials: Etched and relief-molded stoneware with pewter mounts. Cataloger Note: Monumental 3.8-liter Mettlach master beer and wine stein by Villeroy & Boch, featuring Heinrich Schlitt's illustrated narrative "Wine Earned by Crusaders and Monks," circa 1897. The wraparound decoration depicts a medieval crusader knight at rest, a castle silhouette, heraldic shield, and scrolling banners inscribed with a rhyming German poem. Additional decorative elements include a smiling sunburst in molded relief, grapevine motifs, wine chalices, and an elaborately ornamented flared base. Executed in Mettlach's distinctive etched stoneware technique with contrasting colors and intricate detailing. Fitted with a substantial hinged pewter lid and decorative thumb lift attached to a heavy ceramic handle. H. 19.5" x W. 7.5"
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Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Stein c. 1897. Germany Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Heinrich Schlitt for Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach, Germany. Marking(s); notes: Impressed Mettlach Abbey tower factory mark, mold number "2122," and date code "97," indicating production in 1897. Green hand-inked decorator's mark and impressed copyright protection inscription "GEGEN NACHBILDUNG." Artwork signed Heinrich Schlitt. Materials: Etched and relief-molded stoneware with pewter mounts. Cataloger Note: Monumental 3.8-liter Mettlach master beer and wine stein by Villeroy & Boch, featuring Heinrich Schlitt's illustrated narrative "Wine Earned by Crusaders and Monks," circa 1897. The wraparound decoration depicts a medieval crusader knight at rest, a castle silhouette, heraldic shield, and scrolling banners inscribed with a rhyming German poem. Additional decorative elements include a smiling sunburst in molded relief, grapevine motifs, wine chalices, and an elaborately ornamented flared base. Executed in Mettlach's distinctive etched stoneware technique with contrasting colors and intricate detailing. Fitted with a substantial hinged pewter lid and decorative thumb lift attached to a heavy ceramic handle. H. 19.5" x W. 7.5" 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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