This gorgeous American porcelain hand painted Ceramic Art Company CAC stein is decorated with an all over design in luscious vibrant colors of red currants - two different views on each side. What is most striking about this piece is its condition -- so clean on the interior, the glazing so fine and undisturbed. The backstamp on this antique American porcelain tankard is the one used by Ceramic Art Company CAC from 1894 until 1906, when the company name was changed to Lenox. But we can rely on the artist's date on the bottom of '97 - i.e. 1897. In addition, we have the artist's initial on the front near the bottom of the handle "S.V.C.". The stein stands 5-3/8" tall, with a top rim that is 3" across, and a base that is 4.25" across - an elegant shape. This lovely and decorative antique American porcelain piece is in nearly pristine outlets condition, noting only a few very tiny superficial glaze scratches that clearly show in the photographs, but are hardly noticeable in reality. A beautiful example of antique American porcelain, produced by the American Belleek producer that soon became the world-renowned Lenox Company. This 122 year old antique American porcelain stein would make an excellent addition to any antique American porcelain or American Belleek collection!
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Product code: American Belleek Ceramic Art Company Hand Painted Stein Currants outlets Signed Dated 1897