Old repairs on 18th century tankard
'Humpen' is the German word for such a large stein or tankard.
This impressive example dates to the middle of the 18th century. Steins of this type were made in Rochlitz / Lunzenau in Saxony.
A pewterer's mark inside the lid shows a angel and the year 1738. In pewter marks such a number may refer to the year the pewterer became 'master' pewterer, not the year an object was made.
I still have research to do on this one to find out who exactly cast the pewter.
Three names are inscribed into the lid, but difficult to read..:
?? Alten
Michel Scheider
Herrmann Meyer
Height to the rim: 21cm (8.3in)
Total height: 26cm (10.2in)
Diameter footring: 15cm (5.9in)
Because of the shape and coloring this type of stoneware is commonly referred to as "Rochlitzer Honigkrüge" ('Honey jugs' from Rochlitz).
Ref.: Horschik, p 185-186
Another 18th century tankard from the same region in my collection is here: [link]
View the collection of Paul Van Eck
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