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Antique Early Pottery 17thc Large Stoneware Bellarmine / Bartmann Jug. German C1670-90.
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Antique Early Pottery 17thc Large Stoneware Bellarmine / Bartmann Jug. German C1670-90.

17th century
Sold 1 March 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A magnificent late 17thc stoneware salt glazed Bellarmine jug of a very impressive size....18.5 inches / 46.99cms, complete with Bartmann mask and the number 4 impressed into the body, which is the size of the jug....these impressive jugs would have been traded up the Rhine river, into the Low countries and distributed via Dutch wine merchants to the British Isles and other European countries....condition is very good, with a chip to the underneath of the jug, which does not affect the jug in anyway and can hardly be seen when it is standing upright, you have to turn it upside down to see the chip..(see pictures) ....this jug is a very nice example of these highly collectable pieces of pottery and would enhance any collection....at a very good price.

German. C1680-90. Provenance of a private collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1195972
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8420
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Description
A magnificent late 17thc stoneware salt glazed Bellarmine jug of a very impressive size....18.5 inches / 46.
“
99cms, complete with Bartmann mask and the number 4 impressed into the body, which is the size of the jug.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...these impressive jugs would have been traded up the Rhine river, into the Low countries and distributed via Dutch wine merchants to the British Isles and other European countries....condition is very good, with a chip to the underneath of the jug, which does not affect the jug in anyway and can hardly be seen when it is standing upright, you have to turn it upside down to see the chip..(see pictures) ....this jug is a very nice example of these highly collectable pieces of pottery and would enhance any collection....at a very good price.

German. C1680-90. Provenance of a private collection.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195972
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8420
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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An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Pottery 17thc Large Stoneware Bellarmine / Bartmann Jug. German C1670-90.

Archive II An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body. View II
Archive III An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body. View III
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Archive V An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body. View V
Archive VI An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body. View VI
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An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body.
Antique Early Pottery 17thc Large Stoneware Bellarmine / Bartmann Jug. German C1670-90.
Ref: SA1195972
An antique brown stoneware bellarmine jug with a moulded bearded face on the neck and an incised numeral on the body.
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  • ObjectJugs & Pitchers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialStoneware
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBearded mask applique, Salt glaze texture, Incised tally mark
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

A Bellarmine jug, also known as a Bartmann jug, is a type of salt-glazed stoneware manufactured in Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries, traditionally featuring a bearded mask on the neck.

These jugs are crafted from dense stoneware clay, thrown on a potters wheel, adorned with moulded appliques, and salt-glazed by throwing common salt into the kiln during high-temperature firing.

Authenticity is determined by examining the iron-wash coloration, the crispness and style of the facial mask, the presence of salt-glaze pitting (orange-peel texture), and overall wear consistent with age.

Displaying the piece on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or deep window sill allows its historical texture and earthy tones to provide a grounding element in contemporary or traditional spaces.

Preserve the piece by keeping it in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemicals.
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