Antique German Salt-Glazed Stoneware Medallion Pitcher by Reinhold Merkelbach for Westerwald, 1890s

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Antique Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug from late-19th to early-20th-century European craftsmanship, produced by the renowned German manufacturer Reinhold Merkelbach in … Read more Antique Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug from late-19th to early-20th-century European craftsmanship, produced by the renowned German manufacturer Reinhold Merkelbach in the historic Westerwald region.

Exhibiting an exceptionally rich, deep cobalt blue glaze, the bulbous body is heavily decorated with precise, tactile relief-molded rosettes in earthy tones of olive green, ochre yellow, and terracotta.

The front features a beautifully detailed, prominent historical coat of arms shield medallion. The contrast between the dark body and the warm, sandy-cream slip on the wide collar neck, base rim, and structural strap handle creates a spectacular decorative balance.

This piece features a pre-drilled production hole at the apex of the handle, designed historically to accommodate a pewter lid mount (lid not included).

The underside is cleanly impressed with the historic Merkelbach mold number 777, the 1L capacity mark, and the antique export FOREIGN stamp.

Dimensions:
• Height: 20 cm (approx. 7.9 in)
• Capacity: 1 Liter

Condition:
This piece is in very good Antique Condition. This stoneware vessel is well-preserved with no chips, cracks, structural repairs, or hairline fractures.

The salt-glaze finish retains its brilliant depth and luster. Expected minor glaze irregularities and firing pinpricks from the original kiln process are present, adding to its authentic turn-of-the-century heritage character. Please review the high-resolution photographs to confirm exact condition details. See less