DETAILS
An antique German faience stein with blue and white decoration with a scene of double tower castle flanked by trees. It is mounted with a pewter hinged lid and foot.
COLOR(S)
Cobalt blue, white
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Germany | Europe
MAKER
Bayreuth Faience Factory (Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany, 1716-88), Period: Johann Georg Knoeller (1728-44)
MARKS
Touchmarks: HCM over scales. Ownership initials and presentation date (lid): P.G.F./ 1802. Base (underglaze blue): B.K.
PERIOD
Mid 18th century
DATE
Circa 1740
DIMENSIONS
Width 5.5 Depth 4.25 Height 9 inches
CONDITION
Note: hairline cracks, chips.