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GHR-KE-2001-00005 Disputed

Salt-glazed stoneware beer stein

Töpferei Kessel, Ransbach · 1887 · Made in Germany

Custody of this item is disputed

Another party has contested the recorded custody. The registry will not record any transfer until the dispute is resolved. If you are considering acquiring this object, take independent legal advice.

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Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-2001-00005
Object
Salt-glazed stoneware beer steinVerified
Category
Ceramic, porcelain or stoneware
Maker
Töpferei Kessel, RansbachVerified
Date
1887Marked on the object (date stamp, hallmark, plate)Verified
Made in
Germany
Current location
Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered
5 Jun 2001

Physical description

Verified

Salt-glazed stoneware beer stein by Töpferei Kessel, with an incised date.

Height
265 mm
Width
200 mm
Depth
157 mm
Weight
605 g

Method: Applicant’s measurements

Materials
Salt-glazed stoneware, cobalt decoration, pewter lid
Condition
Poor — Significant damage or missing components.Verified
Condition notes
Significant damage and missing components.

Provenance and custody history

Applicant-submitted

Thika Heritage Trust, 1894: Brought to Eldoret. Johan Naidoo, 1936: Purchased by the current custodian.

  1. 1887
    Töpferei Kessel Manufacture · Germany
    Made.
    VerifiedSource: Maker’s marks
  2. 1894
    Thika Heritage Trust Acquisition · Eldoret
    Brought to Eldoret.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Shipping manifest
  3. 1936
    Johan Naidoo Sale · Eldoret
    Purchased by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
  4. 2001
    Johan Naidoo Registration · Eldoret
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Purchased, 1936Verified

Inspections and verification

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.