Lot #: 312
Price Realized: $115.00
($100 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Small-Sized Westerwald Georgus Rex Ale Mug, German origin, 18th century, with bulbous midsection and heavily-tooled foot and collar, decorated with incised and cobalt-highlighted floral designs with checkerboard interior, extending from and embossed design of crown and the initials "G R," for King George of England. Near mint condition with an in-the-firing contact mark on front and a 1/2" hairline from rim, to right of handle. H 5 1/2".
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