Lot Details & Additional Photographs
(39) pieces, 19th -20th century, including two continental flagons, the larger stamped ARDCANE to exterior (10 in.), the smaller in 1 litre size, with various hallmarks to upper rim, stamped "L. Swaeger Te Yperin" to underside (7 1/4 in.); a vintage flagon with eagle decoration, stamped Kayserzinn to underside (13 1/2 in.); a stein with engraved "1808" date to lid and anecdotal "Who wants to lie with women / Must also weigh small children" (9 1/2 in,); (3) unmarked cups (tallest 3 in.) a French footed bowl, marked to underside (5 in.); (4) confection figural molds, including George Washington form, an apricot form, a turkey, and a standing german figure, some marked (5 1/8 in.); (7) piece demitasse set, unmarked; (2) Continental porringers, one Marked "Made Italy" to underside; pair of unmarked tapersticks (5 in.); (7) small continental dishes (4 3/4 in.); a tablespoon; (2) diminutive mugs marked to interior (tallest 2 3/8 in.); creamers (2 1/2 in.); small pitcher (6 1/4 in.); small carrot form tray (5 in.); vintage figural matchbook marked "Finstain" (2 1/8 in.); capstan inkwell with porcelain insert, stamped to underside (2 1/8 in.); and a handle quart measure.
Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Some scattered scratches and dents; "Ardcane" flagon with some old repairs to body; one taper stick with misshaping to base.