Williamsburg Mug Stein “An Approved Souvenir Stoneware”Salt Glaze.

Williamsburg Mug Stein “An Approved Souvenir Stoneware”Salt Glaze. Pre-owned in excellent condition, almost like new with no visible cracks or scratches. Does not comes with original packaging. Enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverages with this 16-ounce Stoneware Mug! An indispensable part of tavern life, stoneware mugs with cobalt blue designs were common vessels for beer and ale in the 18th century. This design was inspired by a salt-glazed stoneware tankard excavated at the Anthony Hay House site. Features White and cobalt blue stoneware mug inspired by a stoneware tankard found in Williamsburg 16 oz. capacity Measures approximately 4.5" tall and 3.75" diameter Dishwasher and microwave safe WILLIAMSBURG exclusive! Imported Inspiration Interpreted from eighteenth-century Rhenish fragments uncovered in Williamsburg, these mugs feature an incised cobalt blue design. These German mugs were made for export to England and her colonies where they were used to hold beer and ale.