LARGE EARLY 1800s CONT EUROPEAN PEWTER WATER CARRIER

Presented is a large pewter water carrier or jug. The body of the water carrier has a hexagonal paneled design with alternating scenes engraved on the panels. Three of the panels have designs of different flowers. The other three have scenes of people with different musical instruments. One panel shows a man sitting on a stool playing a horn or flute with a rooster in the foreground, one shows a man playing a mandolin or other stringed instrument, and one shows a man walking with his dog on a leash and a horn under his arm. There is a bird perching on the end of the horn, another bird flying in the background, and a deer frolicking in the foreground. The cover of the water carrier is threaded so that it screws tightly shut and opens easily. The cover is fitted with a ring for easy carrying. One of the panels is engraved with an MMK monogram. The water carrier was made in the late 1700s or early 1800s. It was made in continental Europe, probably Germany or Switzerland.

The water carrier has two marks on either side of the lid. It certainly appears that the hallmarks are identical. It's just that one is a little bit more visible than the other. The entire hallmark is not visible on either stamp. Both marks show a swan one has an L and some other letters at the top.

The condition is excellent. There are a few dings and some surface wear commensurate with age, but this is minor. The lid fits tightly into place. There are no dents, no splits, no breaks, and no repairs.

The water carrier is 5 ½ inches wide and 10 ¼ inches tall.

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