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c 1770 Colonial to Revolutionary War Era Westerwald Stoneware Tavern Tankard Mug

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
c 1770 Colonial to Revolutionary War Era Westerwald Stoneware Tavern Tankard Mug
Colonial America
Colonial Era Westerwald Stoneware Tavern Tankard Mug
c. 1770 Colonial to Revolutionary War Period, Westerwald Stoneware Tavern Tankard Mug, Choice Near Mint.
c. 1770, Revolutionary War Period, Westerwald Tavern Mug Style, it measures, 6.5” tall, 2.5” at the base and 4.5” at it’s widest point in beautiful museum display quality. This bulbous form was actually manufactured starting about 1730 with the “GR” labeled mugs and went on through the King George III reign in England until about 1820. The later jugs began to be manufactured in a more slender shape with less design after the American Revolution. This design was most popular from about 1750-1780 and has a beautiful floral incised pattern along the sides with a sunburst or snowflake design in the center. There is a flaw and swirl mark next to the handle affecting some of the blue glaze as made. It is in overall wonderful near mint condition and is a true work of art that will display extremely well in your early American Collection.