The small pewter flagon with spout and hinged lid with a Jacob-shell thumbrest. Marked on the bottom with the crowned rose including a star and partly worn out initals J.?? = JDK for Jacobus Joannes de Keghel in Gent. - Belgium . Born 1797, known as caster 1824, died 1876 ( also used by his son Jacobus Theophilus de Keghel in Gent, Born1827, died 1902.
Literature:
Simular small flagon shown in:
Van Tin gegoten - Museum Boijmans : Page 275 - Fig.242 .
Mark : Beekhuizen Pewter Ware May 4th 2006 Page 7 - fig.3.
Belgium - Gent
Mid 19th century.
Height: 11,5 cm. 4.5 inches.)
Diam. base: 5.5 cm (2.2 inches.)
Weight : 221 grams