Part of a curated collection of antique Schafer & Vater novelty ceramics recently obtained from a longtime collector, this exceptional German figural flask titled “A GOOD SIP” dates to the early 1900s and beautifully captures the whimsical and slightly risqué humor for which Schafer & Vater became famous. Package store owners would gift these adorable flasks to their best customers back in the early 1900s.

This wonderfully theatrical porcelain novelty depicts a glamorous young lady emerging from a long-stem cocktail glass while kissing a monocled gentleman in tails and top hat. The sculpted base is richly decorated with colorful fruit clusters including grapes, pears, and apples, all rendered in vibrant hand-painted detail.

Blending romance, tavern humor, caricature, and cabaret-era charm, this piece is an outstanding example of early German novelty porcelain and displays beautifully from every angle.

Especially desirable is the presence of the original stopper/cork, still intact on the reverse — a feature often missing from surviving examples. The back retains the rich brown glaze associated with many authentic Schafer & Vater novelty pieces, and a faint remnant of the original Germany export mark remains visible on the underside. A fantastic addition to any collection of Schafer & Vater, German novelty porcelain, figural flasks, grotesque ceramics, antique barware, or cabaret-era decorative arts.

Approximate size:
5.75 inches tall

Condition:
Very nice antique condition with no chips or cracks observed. Age-appropriate wear consistent with over 100 years of age and display. Original stopper present and firmly closed; we did not attempt to remove. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. See the rest of the collection as we are happy to combine shipping for extra savings! Click for other Schafer & Vater figures