Old stoneware bottle 0.5L M.K.M. Mogendorf – Germany 1900

Article: authentic M.K.M. Mogendorf mineral water bottle, circa 1900. At that time, there was no plastic: stoneware kept the water cool and fizzy during carriage by coach. Stamped 0.5L in the clay before firing, it is compliant, heavy, and sturdy. A piece of industrial history for your shelf, alongside old bottles and herbariums. Brand: M.K.M. Model: 0.5 Litre. Creator / Artist / Designer: Matthias Knecht, Mogendorf, Westerwald, Germany. Pattern: Plain, embossed stamp. Style: Folk art, trade object, industrial antiques. Period: Late 19th – Early 20th century, circa 1890-1920. Colour(s): Cream white / Beige glazed stoneware. Material: Glazed stoneware. Condition: Very good overall condition. Glossy glaze, no cracks or chips. Light signs of use and small original firing bubbles on the neck. Minor oxidation marks under the base, normal for its age. Stamp: 0.5l. M.K.M. Embossed on the body. See photos. Dimensions: Base diameter 8.3 cm. Height 20 cm. Internal neck diameter 1.8 cm. Careful protective packaging for shipping (see my reviews) Item weight: 726 g + parcel weight. Note: for quick shipping, choose Mondial Relay, the only carrier available 24/7.