Crailsheim is located in the Württemberg region of Germany along with the other faience factories of Schrezheim, Ludwigsburg, and Göppingen.
Tin oxide glazed earthenware birnkrug (pear jug). The flared base is consistent with manufacture in southern Germany. The potter flattened the lower handle attachment with his thumb which makes the handle attachment just slightly raised from the stein body (Crailsheim identifier). A number, possibly a size number, is scratched into the base (Crailsheim identifier). Holds approximately 1.2 L.
The pewter lid, thumb lift, foot ring, and large closed 5 ring hinge are appropriate for the time period.
The Crailsheim factory (c.1720 - 1827?) is best known for their “yellow family” or “yellow period” decorations. The pieces were decorated with vibrant high temperature colors and are dominated by egg yolk yellow or an orange/yellow with green, blue, and magenta. The peak of this “yellow period” appears to be from about 1765 through the 1780’s.
References:
SCI Article “Identifying Faience Steins-Part 7” by William Hamer.
“Deutsche Fayencekrüge des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts” by Helmut Bosch.
“German Porcelain and Faience with Vienna, Zürich, and Nyon” by S. Ducret.
And, of course, the internet.
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