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A large, richly detailed antique Mettlach Villeroy & Boch pitcher, form #1028, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century. Does …
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A large, richly detailed antique Mettlach Villeroy & Boch pitcher, form #1028, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century. Does have old repair at pour spout area.. See pics.
This impressive 14-inch vessel features a sculpted oak-bark ground, ivory-colored relief oak-leaf framing, and an incised German drinking verse panel:
“Doch nie zuviel und ohne Sinn,
Im Krug sitzt oft der Witz drinn!”
(“But never too much and without reason —
Wit often sits within the jug!”)
Complete with its pewter thumb-lift lid, this piece embodies the artistry and humor of Mettlach’s classic steins and pitchers. Displays beautifully despite its honest old repair, making it a fine addition for collectors of German pottery, tavern ware, or Mettlach forms.
Dimensions: 14" H × 10" W × 5" base
Weight: ~7 lbs before boxing
Mettlach #1028, Villeroy & Boch stein, German pottery pitcher, antique beer stein, oak bark relief jug, pewter-lidded stoneware, 19th century German ceramics, tavern decor, motto jug, collectible V&B Mettlach, oak and leaf design, vintage beer collectible.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 5ʺD × 14ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Shows prior repair at pour spout area and a hairline crack visible from the interior near the same spot. No … moreShows prior repair at pour spout area and a hairline crack visible from the interior near the same spot. No other chips or structural damage noted. Underside of lid shows mild discoloration, not cracking. Handle and relief details remain strong and intact; displays beautifully overall. less
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