Gambrinus jug 3/4 l, cobalt, , painted, Thewalt 1893

This Thewalt 1893 tankard pays homage to Gambrinus, who is sitting comfortably in royal robes next to a beer barrel, holding a goblet of foaming beer in his right hand and a sceptre in his left. He is framed by medieval pillars as he gives you a friendly toast. The hop cones and leaves in the upper relief band are a fitting motif to remind us of the art of brewing, while the mug is framed at the bottom by a lion and beer mug motif to remind us of Gambrinus’ royal origins with a “wink”. A pointed lid made from real pewter crowns this beautiful piece of craftsmanship. A quatrain in old German script has been worked into the shape of the jug to the right and left of the Gambrinus: Gambrinus I am called, King of Flanders and Brabant. I made malt from barley and first invented beer So the brewers can proudly proclaim that it was a king who invented beer This edition is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide. The mugs are numbered consecutively and come with a certificate of authenticity. Height: approx. 32 cm, capacity: 3/4 liter