Antique 18th Century Pewter Cologne Flagon.

The pewter Cologne type flagon, with hinged flat heart-shaped lid with a raised centre. A Dutch-type erect thumbpiece connected to the handle. Double hinge. Marked under the lid with the coat of arms of Cologe & 95. (Casting rules from 1695.) In the neck the crowned caster mark with initials G.W?.B.

Literature:

ZINN – Kunstgewerbemuseum Köln. Page 88 - Photo 93.

Van Tin genoten - Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. Page 310 –Foto 269.

Germany - Cologne

Early 18th century

Height: 23 cm.  (9,1 inches.) 

Diam. base: 9,5 cm. (3,7 inches.)

Weight: 951 grams.