Antique German Westerwald Beer Jug Salt Glaze Stoneware King Gambrinus printed rayon quilt Label: only an ILGWU union

Label:  only an ILGWU union label that was in use from 1955 until 1964

very rich looking

mainly hand sewn

This is a rather rare object - not many of these are floating around

taken below the arms

Antique German Westerwald Beer Jug Salt Glaze Stoneware King Gambrinus printed rayon quilt Label: only an ILGWU unionThis is a wonderful antique salt glaze stoneware jug that originated in the Westerwald region of Germany. Westerwald has a long history of producing this type of salt glazed stoneware. The piece has raised representations of King Gambrinus and a couple of gnomes amongst hops vines. It is glazed in grey against cobalt blue with black bands. A pewter lid is affixed to the top of the piece, attached to the top of the handle. The underside is impressed