Antique Merkelbach & Wick German Stoneware Beer Stein Jug 16” Pewter Lid 1800s For Sale

Antique German Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware jug manufactured by Merkelbach & Wick of Grenzhausen, Germany, featuring elaborate cobalt-blue heraldic relief and an ornate hinged metal lid.* Manufacturer: Merkelbach & Wick (M&W), Grenzhausen, Germany* Period: Circa 1874–1921, based on the manufacturer’s mark* Height: Approximately 16 inches, including lid* Width: Approximately 7 inches at widest point* Traditional gray salt-glazed stoneware with cobalt-blue decoration* Intricate raised floral scrollwork, heraldic coats of arms, and historic German inscription* Renaissance Revival design inspired by 16th-century German stoneware* Ornate hinged metal lid with decorative thumb lift and finial* Original impressed circular “M&W Gr.” manufacturer’s mark on underside* Substantial large-format decorative beer stein or presentation jugBeautiful example of historic German Westerwald craftsmanship, ideal for collectors of antique beer steins, German pottery, heraldic stoneware, and European decorative arts.Please carefully review all photographs for exact condition, decoration, and markings.Condition: Excellent antique condition. The stoneware body is free of chips, cracks, or visible repairs. Ornate hinged metal lid is intact, with attractive age-related patina. Original Merkelbach & Wick maker’s mark remains clearly legible on the underside. Minor surface wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs.