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16thC Antique Bellarmine Jug Arms of Cologne
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This is an exceptionally rare Bellarmine jug bearing the arms of Cologne, circa 1580.
A brief history of the Arms of Cologne:
Cologne was one of the most important towns in Germany obtaining its "rights" as a city in the 12th Century. The oldest seals, dating from 1149, only showed Saint Peter, the patron of the city. Neither The Saint nor his symbol of the two crossed keys appeared in the arms of the city itself. They do appear however with a black cross, the symbol of Cologne, in many civic arms around the city.
The three crowns, representing the three Holy Kings, first appeared on the arms in 1315, in a chief above a silver shield. Relics of the three kings were taken to the city in 1164 by Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. In circa 1500, the shield was filled with Ermine. Officially there are eleven Ermin tails, representing the 11,000 Virgins of Saint Ursula. Saint Ursula was a Princess of Brittany (Bretagne) and the arms of that region are a plain shield of Ermine.
This fine jug of squat bulbous form bears three medallions, each with the Arms of Cologne along with typical bearded mask.
Decorated too with tiger-glaze.
Condition - body re-joined together. Two areas of minor filling (can be seen internally but not evident externally). Handle re-attached and the rim to the neck aperture has been restored. These repairs have been executed very well and can only be detected under very close scrutiny (see images).
Height 8 3/4"
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A brief history of the Arms of Cologne:
Cologne was one of the most important towns in Germany obtaining its "rights" as a city in the 12th Century. The oldest seals, dating from 1149, only showed Saint Peter, the patron of the city. Neither The Saint nor his symbol of the two crossed keys appeared in the arms of the city itself. They do appear however with a black cross, the symbol of Cologne, in many civic arms around the city.
The three crowns, representing the three Holy Kings, first appeared on the arms in 1315, in a chief above a silver shield. Relics of the three kings were taken to the city in 1164 by Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. In circa 1500, the shield was filled with Ermine. Officially there are eleven Ermin tails, representing the 11,000 Virgins of Saint Ursula. Saint Ursula was a Princess of Brittany (Bretagne) and the arms of that region are a plain shield of Ermine.
This fine jug of squat bulbous form bears three medallions, each with the Arms of Cologne along with typical bearded mask.
Decorated too with tiger-glaze.
Condition - body re-joined together. Two areas of minor filling (can be seen internally but not evident externally). Handle re-attached and the rim to the neck aperture has been restored. These repairs have been executed very well and can only be detected under very close scrutiny (see images).
Height 8 3/4"
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Ceramics
Date 1580
Late 16th Century Antiques Origin German
Item code as219a121 / HAF4674
Status Sold
£750.00 
$998.63 
€878.10 
$
€
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Holt Antique Furniture
63 High StreetLittle Walsingham,
Norfolk
England, UK
NR22 6BZ
Tel : 07551 383897
Non UK callers : +44 7551 383897
Get directions to Holt Antique Furniture
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