German 18th Century Schnapshund

Description

Heading : German 18th century Schnapshund. A ‘gin pig’ for the anglophone      
Date : 18th century                 
Origin : Germany. probably Baden-Württemberg – the vicinity of the Black Forest      
Colour : Clear with a slight grey/green hue                   
Description : Hollow body. filling tube. with nipped ears and jaws and applied legs and tail; the body profusely covered with small prunts; filling tube has a reinforced rim      
Glass Type : Lead-free         
Size : 14.9 cm in length – 9.9cm tall         
Condition : Excellent – no chips. cracks or flakes; a scratch to the filling tube. and bubble to the ‘neck’        
Restoration : None          

Weight :  210 grams

Notes : generally supposed to have been used for schnaps or gin consumption. German sources also cite brandy as being a common intoxicant with which such pieces would be employed. This also extends rather non-specifically to ‘any strong alcoholic drink’ – schnaps itself being a very general term rather than referring to a particular beverage