THE BEST EVER Bulbous GR WESTERWALD saltglazed stoneware TAVERN JUG, 1715 For Sale

A wonderfulinvestment quality large pot-bellied Westerwald stoneware tavern jug of large size covered all over with free-flowing 'honeysuckle'flowers and trailing stems and an applied central medallion incorporating the GR cypher (in this case representing George I) underneath a very finely detailed crown; Germany, Westerwald region, circa 1715.

We know that this jug was made in the very early years of King George I's reign because the form of crown used in the medallionis also found on slightly earlier mugs and jugs with the AR (Queen Anne) cypher.

This fabulous jug is vary large, 9 3/4 inches tall and covered in the most exquisitely free and detailed sgraffito foliage and flowerpatterns which somewhat resemble honeysuckle flowers. The base diameter is 4 inches. The GR medallion on the front is a work of art in itself and was probably made using a brass mold as the detailing is incredibly fine. The crown and GR cypher are encompassed by a laurel wreath. Interestingly, there is a mark painted in blue at the back of the jug near the base of the handle which resembles an anchor - this is probably a capacity mark but it is not a form we have seen before.

The condition of this fabulous jug is amazing - there is really nothing that one can reallysay to fault it except for a very fine hairline at the base of the handle.This is one of he finest and most important GR jugs we have had the pleasure of selling on and we know you will likeit too! It would be hard to ever find a better example, whether for your personal collection as a keeper or for your dealer inventory.

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