Unknown - Possibly German provincial workshop - Jug - Birnkrug - Faience, Tin

Unknown - Possibly German provincial workshop - Jug - Birnkrug - Faience, Tin #1.0
Unknown - Possibly German provincial workshop - Jug - Birnkrug - Faience, Tin #1.0
Unknown - Possibly German provincial workshop - Jug - Birnkrug - Faience, Tin #2.1
Unknown - Possibly German provincial workshop - Jug - Birnkrug - Faience, Tin #3.2
Unknown - Possibly German provincial workshop - Jug - Birnkrug - Faience, Tin #4.3
03
days
09
hours
14
minutes
08
seconds
Current bid
€ 1
No reserve price
John Laurance
Expert
Selected by John Laurance

Thirty years' experience in decorative objects and two decades as shop owner.

Estimate  € 140 - € 210
10 other people are watching this object
Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 128528 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

19th‑century German faience beer stein (Birnkrug) with a pewter lid, hand‑painted in cobalt blue, pink and manganese, dating to 1800–1850, in fair condition with a vertical hairline crack of about 5 cm near the rim, dimensions 20.5 × 13.5 × 11 cm and weight 505 g, from Bavaria.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

A finely crafted faience beer stein (Birnkrug) from 19th century.
Origin: Germany.
Hand-painted with vibrant cobalt blue, pink, and manganese tones, depicting stylized motifs and figural scenes.
The lid is made of pewter.

Dimensions:
Height: 20,5 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth (Diameter): 11 cm
Weight: 505 g

Material:
Faience (tin-glazed pottery), Pewter lid

Condition:
Visible vertical hairline crack near the rim, approx. 5 cm. No visible restorations. Light signs of wear consistent with age. Tin lid with minor oxidation.

Shipping
Secure packaging and tracked international shipping.
Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes/VAT, customs clearance, and carrier handling fees. These are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Shipping to the United States is not offered due to current customs and shipping costs. Shipping to other non-EU countries is available at the stated rate.

A finely crafted faience beer stein (Birnkrug) from 19th century.
Origin: Germany.
Hand-painted with vibrant cobalt blue, pink, and manganese tones, depicting stylized motifs and figural scenes.
The lid is made of pewter.

Dimensions:
Height: 20,5 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth (Diameter): 11 cm
Weight: 505 g

Material:
Faience (tin-glazed pottery), Pewter lid

Condition:
Visible vertical hairline crack near the rim, approx. 5 cm. No visible restorations. Light signs of wear consistent with age. Tin lid with minor oxidation.

Shipping
Secure packaging and tracked international shipping.
Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes/VAT, customs clearance, and carrier handling fees. These are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Shipping to the United States is not offered due to current customs and shipping costs. Shipping to other non-EU countries is available at the stated rate.

Details

Specific region of origin
Bavaria
Style subtype
Biedermeier
Weight
505 g
Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Unknown
Model
Birnkrug
Designer/artist/maker
Possibly German provincial workshop
Material
Faience, Tin
Style
Antique
Colour
Black, Blue, White
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
20.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
Boklone
SloveniaVerified
47
Objects sold
2
Objects in auction
25
Reviews
Private

Similar objects

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​

For you in

Ceramics & Glass

View all
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​