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Antique Early Stoneware 17thc Rhenish Large Bellarmine in Original Condition. German C1640
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Antique Early Stoneware 17thc Rhenish Large Bellarmine in Original Condition. German C1640

17th century
Sold 11 November 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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I know I often say this about various items I buy.....but the best 17thc Bellarmine I have bought in 30 years of dealing...it stands an impressive 15.50" inches high ( 39.4cms ) with a diameter of 10.00" inches...made from stoneware with a desirable "tiger glaze" and is in pristine condition...remarkable when you consider its age..! These collectable items were used to export wine to Europe, England and many more countries in the 17thc from Rhenish in Germany and usually when the wine was drunk and the bellarmine emptied it would have been broken up or thrown in the river....you do find a lot of broken bellarmine shards on the Thames foreshore....the bellarmine is in original condition with no restoration and is decorated with a moulded bearded mask above an interesting decorative motif ....a wonderful item to own albeit for a short time...!

German. C1640 -50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.4cm (15.51")
Width
25.4cm (10.00")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Bellarmine Jug to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175883
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8378
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I know I often say this about various items I buy.....but the best 17thc Bellarmine I have bought in 30 years of dealing...it stands an impressive 15.50" inches high ( 39.4cms ) with a diameter of 10.00" inches...made from stoneware with a desirable "tiger glaze" and is in pristine condition...remarkable when you consider its age..! These collectable items were used to export wine to Europe, England and many more countries in the 17thc from Rhenish in Germany and usually when the wine was drunk and the bellarmine emptied it would have been broken up or thrown in the river....you do find a lot of broken bellarmine shards on the Thames foreshore....
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the bellarmine is in original condition with no restoration and is decorated with a moulded bearded mask above an interesting decorative motif.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

....a wonderful item to own albeit for a short time...!

German. C1640 -50.

Height
39.4cm (15.51")
Width
25.4cm (10.00")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Bellarmine Jug to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175883
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8378
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Stoneware 17thc Rhenish Large Bellarmine in Original Condition. German C1640

Archive II A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body. View II
Archive III A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body. View III
Archive IV A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body. View IV
Archive V A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body. View V
Archive VI A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body. View VI
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A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body.
Antique Early Stoneware 17thc Rhenish Large Bellarmine In Original Condition. German C1640
Ref: SA1175883
A mottled grey and brown salt-glazed stoneware Bellarmine jug featuring a moulded bearded mask on the neck and a circular heraldic medallion on the body.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJugs and Vessels
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialStoneware, Salt Glaze
  • ColourGrey and Brown
  • MotifsBearded mask, Moulded medallion, Salt glaze speckling
  • SizeH 39.4 cm (16 in) x W 25.4 cm (10 in) x D 25.4 cm (10 in)

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A Bellarmine is a type of salt-glazed stoneware jug manufactured in the Rhineland, Germany, during the 16th and 17th centuries, traditionally characterised by a bearded mask applied to the neck.

These vessels are crafted from dense stoneware clay fired at high temperatures and finished with a salt glaze, which creates a characteristic mottled, pebbled texture often referred to as tiger glazing.

Authentic pieces feature hand-thrown potting irregularities, distinctive salt-glaze texturing, applied moulded medallions, and historical wear patterns consistent with early European kiln technology.

Display the vessel as a sculptural centrepiece on a mantelpiece or bookshelf, allowing its earthy tones and historical texture to provide a contrasting focal point against contemporary minimalist decor.

Keep the item in a stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning only with a dry or lightly dampened microfiber cloth to protect the historic surface.
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