“Song Celebration” Antique Villeroy Boch Mettlach Ceramic Lid #228 C. 1894
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“Song Celebration” Vintage Villeroy Boch Mettlach Catalog No. 228 Pottery; relief; 0.5L; inlaid lid; blue, terracotta or gray background. Design attributed to Ludwig Foltz II. Text (some versions): “Beim Liebchen da müssen wir loben und küssen!” (We must praise and kiss our sweethearts!) “Sind Freunde beieinand, nimm die Kanne zur Hand!” (When friends gather together, pick up the pitcher!) “Bei jeglichem Feste ist Gesang stets das beste!” (At any celebration, song is the best!) “Das lindern der Noth, belohnet dir Gott!” (Alleviating hardship will be rewarded by God!) Lid (early versions): “Im Tackte fest, im Tone rein soll unser Thun und Singen sein.” (Steady in times, clear in sound shall be our acting and singing.)