Group of eight different German pewter wine flagons, so-called Prismenkannen 19th century

all engraved with the initials FG beneath coronet and dated 1852, 1854, 1856, 1857, 1860, 1861, 1863 and 1866, all fitted with threaded cover, five retaining hinged cover to spout; together with a pewter measure dated 1845, also engraved with initials FG beneath coronet and measuring four 'maas'

In overall good condition considering age and use, some smaller dents, marks and scratches, few smaller repairs. Three covers to spout and one finial to handle missing. Some facettes with nicks and dents, two handles bent. Some with minor oxidation.
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The initials FG are those of Fürst Friedrich Günther von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (1793-1867)