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Antique Early 18thc Gr Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware Wine Jug. German C1714-20.
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Antique Early 18thc Gr Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware Wine Jug. German C1714-20.

18th century
Description

A rare early small 18thc German Westerwald Wine Jug of unusual small size, which would have been used to import wine from Westerwald in Germany up the Rhine to Europe, the UK and beyond..it has a deeply incised ring collar and a wide ovoid central belly which has a central GR....the colours are of a rich and vibrant blue and manganese.... and the jug is in excellent condition.

German C1714-20.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Westerwald Salt Glazed Jug to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09722749
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-315 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Crowned GR cipher in relief: Georgius Rex, made during the Georgian reigns.
Horizontal cordons turned into the neck: hand-thrown cylindrical potting.
Cobalt blue glaze painted over incised spirals: hand-decorated German stoneware work.
Pebbled orange-peel salt glaze: produced by salt thrown into the kiln.
Wire marks across the flat foot: sliced directly from the wheel.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246107
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8671
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Description
A rare early small 18thc German Westerwald Wine Jug of unusual small size, which would have been used to import wine from Westerwald in Germany up the Rhine to Europe, the UK and beyond..it has a deeply incised ring collar and a wide ovoid central belly which has a central GR....the colours are of a rich and vibrant blue and manganese.... and the jug is in excellent condition.

German C1714-20.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Westerwald Salt Glazed Jug to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09722749
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-315 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Crowned GR cipher in relief: Georgius Rex, made during the Georgian reigns.
Horizontal cordons turned into the neck: hand-thrown cylindrical potting.
Cobalt blue glaze painted over incised spirals: hand-decorated German stoneware work.
Pebbled orange-peel salt glaze: produced by salt thrown into the kiln.
Wire marks across the flat foot: sliced directly from the wheel.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246107
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8671
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 early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion.
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Archive I An early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion.

Antique Early 18thc Gr Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware Wine Jug. German C1714-20.

Archive II An early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion. View II
Archive III An early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion. View III
Archive IV An early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion. View IV
Archive V An early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion. View V
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An early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion.
Antique Early 18thc GR Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware Wine Jug. German C1714-20.
Ref: SA1246107
An early 18th-century Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring cobalt blue painted rosettes, a ribbed neck, and a central stamped GR medallion.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectJug
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century German
  • MaterialStoneware, Cobalt Glaze
  • ColourGrey and Cobalt Blue
  • MotifsStamped GR medallion, Cobalt blue rosettes, Ribbed neck, Incised concentric circles
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

This early 18th-century German Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware wine jug exemplifies traditional European pottery from the period between 1714 and 1720. Made from durable stoneware, the body displays a grey finish decorated with rich cobalt blue and manganese pigments. The vessel has a short, ribbed neck with deeply incised concentric circles, a wide ovoid central belly, and a flat base. Its surface showcases stamped cobalt blue rosettes arranged in a circular pattern around a central stamped GR medallion, alongside decorative incised swirls on the shoulder. Measuring 15.2 cm high, 10.2 cm wide, and 12.7 cm deep, the jug is of compact proportions. Originally used to import wine along the Rhine from Germany to the United Kingdom and wider Europe, it now sits as a rustic farmhouse decorative item. Today, this piece provides an authentic historical accent when displayed on a sideboard top within a living space or dining room.

FAQs

Westerwald stoneware is a distinct type of salt-glazed pottery produced in the Westerwald region of Germany. Characterised by its grey ceramic body decorated with cobalt blue oxide details, this pottery technique involves throwing rock salt into the kiln during firing to produce a durable, pitted surface glaze.

These jugs were wheel-thrown using local dense clay, shaped with ribbed necks and bulbous bodies, and fitted with hand-drawn handles. The surface decoration was achieved through incising, stamping medallions, and painting with cobalt oxide before undergoing high-temperature salt-firing.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-stamped cyphers or rosettes, uneven cobalt application, and a characteristic orange-peel salt-glaze texture. Later 19th-century reproductions often exhibit more uniform moulding, lighter weight, and different clay body compositions.

A historical stoneware jug can be styled as a sculptural accent on open kitchen shelving, a dining room sideboard, or a chimney piece. Its neutral grey and deep cobalt tones pair effectively with natural timber surfaces and neutral colour schemes.

Clean stoneware using soft cloths and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers that might damage the surface glaze. Ensure the vessel is dried thoroughly and kept in a stable environment away from risk of accidental impact.
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