Lot Essay
There was correspondence between Dr. Franzius and the late owner of this lot concerning the significance of the wheel and other emblems.
Details
A DURLACH DATED PEWTER-MOUNTED BALUSTER JUG
1791
Inscribed in manganese Johann Gottlieb/Gall./Jacobina Gallin/1791 above wheelwright's emblems supported by two lions within a crowned foliage-scroll cartouche flanked by two bouquets (small restored chips to rims and minor damage beneath mount to handle), the hinged pewter cover with ball thumbpiece
9 1/2in.(24.5cm.) high overall
1791
Inscribed in manganese Johann Gottlieb/Gall./Jacobina Gallin/1791 above wheelwright's emblems supported by two lions within a crowned foliage-scroll cartouche flanked by two bouquets (small restored chips to rims and minor damage beneath mount to handle), the hinged pewter cover with ball thumbpiece
9 1/2in.(24.5cm.) high overall
Literature
Walther Franzius, Durlacher Fayencen 1723-1847, p. 480, no. 98