Early 18th Century German Antique Tin Glazed Earthenware Tankard, Attributed to Cornelius Funcke (Fl.1720-30)

Description

A fine early 18th Century German antique tin-glazed tankard, circa 1720-30, with manganese ground, the central cartouche decorated in underglaze blue on a white ground revealing a naive stylised bird with foliage and flowers.

Attributed to Cornelius Funcke of Berlin (Fl. 1720-30)*

With original pewter fixings including the lid and foot.

Condition – very minor fritting to the top rim of the tankard where it meets the lid and at the handle too. Please refer to the images. A further condition report is available upon request.

All in all a charming period item and a piece of 18th Century history.

*We are grateful to Michael Baggott for his assistance with the attribution of this piece.

Size: Height to the top of the thumb grip approx 24 cm (9 1/2″)

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