South German, late 15th century

private collection, South Germany

H.P. Lockner, Messing. Ein Handbuch über Messinggerät des 15.-17. Jahrhunderts, Munich, 1982, pp. 116, 118-119, fig. 200

Overall the condition of the metal is good. There is wear and some minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are a few minor nicks to the spout, upper rim on the lid and handle. There is a scratch on the lid. There are a few traces of greening near the underside, consistent with material. There are three original plugs to the underside and along the neck. The joint of the lid is slightly loose.
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RELATED LITERATURE
A.-E. Theuerkauff-Liederwald, Mittelalterliche Bronze-und Messinggefäße. Eimer - Kannen - Lavabokessel, Berlin, 1988, pp. 244-246 and 308-312, nos. 296-312