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Rare Antique 18thc Westerwald Stoneware Jug Gr Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany
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Rare Antique 18thc Westerwald Stoneware Jug Gr Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany

18th century
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Early 18th Century German Westerwald Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug with Royal “GR” Cipher Medallion

An early 18th-century German Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug decorated with cobalt blue foliate ornament surrounding an applied royal cipher medallion bearing the initials “GR” (Georgius Rex) beneath a crown.

The vessel is formed from high-fired grey stoneware clay and displays a bulbous ovoid body rising to a tall cylindrical neck with dense horizontal reeding finished in a manganese-brown wash. The surface is covered in a traditional salt glaze, producing the characteristic subtly textured “orange-peel” surface associated with Westerwald production of the period.

Centrally positioned on the body is a moulded circular medallion containing the crowned GR royal monogram, framed within a radiating sunburst border. The medallion is flanked by hand-incised scrolling foliage enriched with cobalt blue oxide, a decorative scheme typical of Westerwald stoneware produced for the British export market during the early Hanoverian period.

The interior remains unglazed and reveals the original potter’s throwing rings, while a single applied loop handle is attached to the rear.

Stoneware vessels of this type were manufactured in the Westerwald region of Germany during the early 18th century and were widely exported to Britain to commemorate the reign of the Hanoverian monarchs George I and George II.

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Origin: Westerwald, Germany

Date: Circa 1714–1760

Material: Salt-glazed stoneware with cobalt decoration

Decoration: Applied royal cipher medallion “GR” beneath crown

Height: 16 cm (6.3 in.)

Body Diameter: 10 cm (3.9 in.)

Rim Diameter: 6 cm (2.4 in.)

Weight: 515 grams

Condition:

Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Minor firing irregularities and surface variations inherent to early salt-glazed stoneware production.

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Westerwald Salt Glaze Jug to the 18th Century.

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SA1214617
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Early 18th Century German Westerwald Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug with Royal “GR” Cipher Medallion

An early 18th-century German Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug decorated with cobalt blue foliate ornament surrounding an applied royal cipher medallion bearing the initials “GR” (Georgius Rex) beneath a crown.

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The vessel is formed from high-fired grey stoneware clay and displays a bulbous ovoid body rising to a tall cylindrical neck with dense horizontal reeding finished in a manganese-brown wash.
Bushells Antiques

The surface is covered in a traditional salt glaze, producing the characteristic subtly textured “orange-peel” surface associated with Westerwald production of the period.

fig 1. An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher.
fig 1. Rare Antique 18thc Westerwald Stoneware Jug Gr Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany

Centrally positioned on the body is a moulded circular medallion containing the crowned GR royal monogram, framed within a radiating sunburst border. The medallion is flanked by hand-incised scrolling foliage enriched with cobalt blue oxide, a decorative scheme typical of Westerwald stoneware produced for the British export market during the early Hanoverian period.

fig 2. An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher.
fig 2. Rare Antique 18thc Westerwald Stoneware Jug Gr Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany

The interior remains unglazed and reveals the original potter’s throwing rings, while a single applied loop handle is attached to the rear.

Stoneware vessels of this type were manufactured in the Westerwald region of Germany during the early 18th century and were widely exported to Britain to commemorate the reign of the Hanoverian monarchs George I and George II.

fig 3. An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher.
fig 3. Rare Antique 18thc Westerwald Stoneware Jug Gr Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany

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Origin: Westerwald, Germany

Date: Circa 1714–1760

Material: Salt-glazed stoneware with cobalt decoration

Decoration: Applied royal cipher medallion “GR” beneath crown

Height: 16 cm (6.3 in.)

Body Diameter: 10 cm (3.9 in.)

fig 4. An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher.
fig 4. Rare Antique 18thc Westerwald Stoneware Jug Gr Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany

Rim Diameter: 6 cm (2.4 in.)

Weight: 515 grams

Condition:

Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Minor firing irregularities and surface variations inherent to early salt-glazed stoneware production.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Westerwald Salt Glaze Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214617
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Archive I An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher.

Rare Antique 18thc Westerwald Stoneware Jug Gr Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany

Archive II An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher. View II
Archive III An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher. View VII
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An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher.
Rare Antique 18thC Westerwald Stoneware Jug GR Royal Cipher Salt Glaze Germany
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An 18th-century grey salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue floral scrollwork, a ribbed neck, and a central circular medallion stamped with the GR royal cipher.
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Westerwald stoneware is a type of salt-glazed grey ceramic decorated with cobalt blue and occasionally manganese purple, originating from the Westerwald region of Germany from the late 16th century onwards.

Salt-glazed stoneware is fired at high temperatures in a kiln where common salt is introduced during the process, reacting with the silica in the clay to create a durable, pitted glaze reminiscent of orange peel.

Authentic pieces display characteristic hand-incised or molded decorations, cobalt oxide application, distinctive orange-peel salt glaze texture, and appropriate wear or tool marks on the base.

Stoneware vessels can be displayed as standalone decorative accents on sideboards, open shelving, or mantelpieces, pairing well with natural timber, stone, and neutral interior colour palettes.

Clean salt-glazed stoneware using warm water and neutral detergent with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals, ultrasonic baths, or sudden changes in temperature.
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