Rumtopf Rum Jar by Hans Schneider for Steffisburg, Switzerland

From 1948 to 1963, Hans Schneider (1923 – 2006) directed pottery in Senftigen (canton of Bern). Then, inspired by traditional folk pottery and often older traditional motifs, he opened his own factory and produced works in an older style, but realized this one at the earliest in 1963 when he opened his studio in Steffisburg (Bern). 1945-1948 Schneider works for Fritz Haussmann in Uster (canton of Zurich). Hausmann was known for his fine enamels and innovative shapes. His wife Hélène (1905-1989) designed important Bauhaus ceramics. But Schneider focused on traditional folk images and drew inspiration from older traditions of craftsmanship. This substantial pot would have been a functional and decorative part of the traditional Swiss interior throughout the year, quietly "fed" berries and alcohol, standing in a dark corner, waiting for the winter festivities. "Rumtopf" (literally meaning rum pot) is an Austrian, German and Danish dessert consisting of mixed fruit and alcohol traditionally consumed around Christmas. It is also manufactured in northern Italy, especially in the valleys of Trentino. A mixture of various types of fruit, high-strength rum (usually Austrian Stoh) and sugar is poured into a large stoneware pot. The pots themselves are often made specifically for the creation of rumtopf and can be quite elaborate in their decoration. The mixture is then matured for several months until the fruit is very tender and completely saturated with rum. Suitable fruits include berries, cherries, plums and apricots. Once ripe, compote is usually served with a sponge cake. Measurement: 40 x 36 cm 5.9 kg This room is in excellent condition and of real beauty. Write me directly to get a quote for delivery