Schlagwort: Daubenkrug

18th century German Stave Jugs | Kulmbach (Franconia) English summary 18th century stave jugs produced in the Franconian region are of very high quality. These tankards were decorated with exquisite pewter mounts and the body elaborately inlaid with finely engraved pewter. The craftsmanship of the objects was complex and required the cooperation of several skilled craftsmen and artisans, i.e. beadmakers, carvers, pewterers and engravers. It can be assumed that the customers came from the wealthy classes, looking at the decorations, which depict hunting motifs, coats of arms and...