Pitcher - Ceramic, Pewter
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Vintage German ceramic pitcher with a pewter lid, 26 cm high, 18 cm wide, base diameter 11 cm, dating to the 1950s–1960s, in good vintage condition with minor signs of aging. nl: Vintage Duitse keramische kan met een pewter deksel, 26 cm hoog, 18 cm breed, basisdiameter 11 cm, circa jaren 1950–1960, in goede vintage staat met lichte tekenen van veroudering. de: Vintage deutsche Keramikkanne mit Zinndeckel, 26 cm hoch, 18 cm breit, Bodendurchmesser 11 cm, auf 1950er–1960er Jahre datiert, in gutem Vintage-Zustand mit leichten Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. fr: Pichet en céramique allemand avec cou
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Description from the seller
This is a vintage German pitcher made from ceramic and fitted with a richly decorated pewter lid.
What makes this piece stand out is the hand-painted decoration: a continuous scene of haloed figures, likely depicting apostles or saints, rendered in soft colors and fine brushwork. The style is simple but expressive, giving the stein a warm, almost folk-art character.
The pewter lid is solid and beautifully detailed, with layered ornamentation and a classic thumb lift. It is stamped “Zinn”, confirming the use of pewter
On the base, the stein is marked “Handgemalt” (hand-painted), along with model/reference marks (HK87 and additional numbering), which supports its authenticity as a German handcrafted piece.
The overall style and markings suggest production in the 1950s–1960s.
This is both a decorative collectible and a functional object, ideal for display in a collection or interior with character.
Details:
Material: ceramic body with pewter lid (Zinn)
Decoration: hand-painted religious figures
Height: approx. 26 cm
Width: 18 cm including the hanger
Base diameter: 11 cm
Capacity: 1 L
Condition: good vintage condition, with normal signs of age (see photos)
Origin: Germany
Period: circa 1950s–1960s
The pitcher will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking number and insurance.
This is a vintage German pitcher made from ceramic and fitted with a richly decorated pewter lid.
What makes this piece stand out is the hand-painted decoration: a continuous scene of haloed figures, likely depicting apostles or saints, rendered in soft colors and fine brushwork. The style is simple but expressive, giving the stein a warm, almost folk-art character.
The pewter lid is solid and beautifully detailed, with layered ornamentation and a classic thumb lift. It is stamped “Zinn”, confirming the use of pewter
On the base, the stein is marked “Handgemalt” (hand-painted), along with model/reference marks (HK87 and additional numbering), which supports its authenticity as a German handcrafted piece.
The overall style and markings suggest production in the 1950s–1960s.
This is both a decorative collectible and a functional object, ideal for display in a collection or interior with character.
Details:
Material: ceramic body with pewter lid (Zinn)
Decoration: hand-painted religious figures
Height: approx. 26 cm
Width: 18 cm including the hanger
Base diameter: 11 cm
Capacity: 1 L
Condition: good vintage condition, with normal signs of age (see photos)
Origin: Germany
Period: circa 1950s–1960s
The pitcher will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking number and insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Pewter, Ceramic
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
18 cm
Diameter
11 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
