John Fritz
5th & Somerset Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Amana?, Iowa, United States.
Tรถpfer / Potter
He supposedly also worked at the Shaker Pottery in Amana, Iowa, circa 1856-1900.
Reference: Old South Jersey Glass
![John Fritz 18-1-12-2](pages/data/201801122239Fritz 1_edited-1.jpg)
Side view featured stein. The handle is drilled for a lid fitting. It is unknown whether one was ever fitted.
![John Fritz 18-1-12-4](pages/data/201801122240Fritz 3_edited-1.jpg)
"Early Mettlach" style, earthenware stein.I am reliably informed that Mark Mager was the original owner.
![John Fritz 18-1-12-3](pages/data/201801122239Fritz 2_edited-1.jpg)
Basemarks on the featured stein. "John Fritz" "5th & Somerset Street, Phila."