Germany - Navy - Military equipment - 1900

Very beautiful historical object: commemorative porcelain stein hand-painted with a sailor who served in the 1st North Sea Torpedo Boat Flotilla (1. Hochsee-Torpedoboots-Flottille) based in Wilhelmshaven. Inscriptions: “Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (Memory of my time of service), “Fest steht die Wacht am Nordseestrand,” as well as the base's serviceman’s name (Matrose Janssen) and the nominal list of his regiment comrades. Tin lid topped by a sailor holding a pennant. Push button with the Imperial German eagle. Bottom in lithophane: erotic scene. In perfect condition.

Estimate:£135.61

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