Ewer - Pewter - Walzenkrug

Heavy antique tin cylindrical pouring jug / Walzenkrug – Crowned master mark & owner's initials – approx. 1800 (26 cm / 1.5 kg) Stout and heavily cast antique tin cylindrical pouring jug (shut/jug) dating from the transition between the late 18th and early 19th centuries (c. 1780 – 1820). The jug features a clean, cylindrical body with subtle double ring profiles/filets, a profiled outward-flaring foot, and a flat, stepped lid with a turned baluster knob. It is equipped with a sturdy angular hinge with a decoratively finished thumb rest and a solid hinge. Marks and inscriptions: On top of the hinge/handle base stamped with owner’s initials: AMS On the lid struck with a crowned master/quality mark (crowned shield). Specifications: Material: Cast tin (unpoiled, deep authentic patina) Origin: Germany (North/West Germany) or Dutch border region Dating: approx. 1780 – 1820 Height: approx. 26 cm Weight: 1,496 g (exceptionally heavy quality) Condition: In good, authentic antique condition with a handsome, aged dark patina appropriate to its age. The jug is true to shape and the base stands stable. Inside the upper edge at the level of the hinge there is a small hairline crack (classic stress point); however, the hinge and lid function properly. No major dents or intrusive restorations. See the close-up photos for an accurate personal impression.

Estimate:$168.03

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