Antique German Salt-Glazed Stoneware Beer Stein with Pewter Lid - Westerwald Style

Traditional older/antique German beer stein (Bierkrug) in salt-glazed stoneware. Made in greyish stoneware with hand-painted relief decoration in cobalt blue and manganese brown/violet, flanked by rosette bands and spirals. Fitted with a hinged pewter lid with ball finial and embossed motif.

• Type: Beer stein / stoneware tankard with pewter lid
• Region/style: Germany / Westerwald style
• Material: Salt-glazed stoneware and pewter
• Measurements: width approx. 9.5cm, height approx. 21.5cm
• Marking: Indistinct number/mark to the base (possible model number)

• Condition:
  Antique/older used condition with natural age patina and crazing to the surface. Has visible cracks/hairline cracks in the stoneware and at the handle attachment as shown in the close-up photos, but appears stable. Please see photos for condition, as these form part of the description.

Sold as depicted in the photos.