V@B Mettlach stein date1898

By kubbo, 24 May, 2013
Description

Villeroy and boch stein brought back from WW1.  1/2 liter decal under glaze

3 Gnomes smoking pipes and 4 smoking a  water pipe

with the words Frinken ohne Rauchen

                        Kann nie mas taugen

Pewter top with thumb lift all in excellent condition.  2140 embossed on bottom 1047 Geschutzt stamped in ink. embossed abbey mark covered by green ink abby mark with made in germany below.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
ceramic and pewter
Distinguishing marks
Villroy and Boch and Mettlach stamps on bottom incised and in ink
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1898
Weight
~1.5 lbs.
History
Brought home by Grandfather after WW1
Price Paid (If known)
n/a
For Sale?
No
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