GERMAN STONEWARE JUG 17TH CENTURY

With the arms of Amsterdam beneath the bearded mask spout. Together with a German salt-glazed stoneware jug. 2 pieces.

Robert Hunter, Period Antiques, Richmond, Virginia.

Bellarmine: handle restored; some chipping to the foot. German stoneware jug: there is a large restored v-shaped break extending the length of the neck from the rim to the shoulder and which issues a haircrack further extending halfway down into the body; there is a second restored small break to the rim above the handle; and 1/4-in. rim chip; minor small chip to the underside of the edge of the base.
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