Two German lidded vessels, one a spectacular lidded ewer by Villeroy & Boch of Mettlach. It is in blue and white with a pewter and ceramic lid, and has blue cameos of great German artists, including Durer, Jamnitzer, Kraft, Vischer, and Stoss. The entire body of the ewer is covered with twined designs and classical pillars. The second stein is very tall, with a scene from about 1800 of a lady and gentleman, young man and dog, and waitresses at a wine garden, with the motto, "Wie nah und doch wie weit, wie weit, liegt sie die gute, alte Zeit!" Also towards the top, "Nach Des Tages Scweiss," and towards the bottom, "Den Kuhlen Trunk Ich Preis!" The first translates as "How near and yet how far are the good old days!" The second translates as "After the day in Switzerland." The bottom motto translates as "The cool drink I prize!" Size: The ewer is 13 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches across at the base. The stein is 15 inches tall and 6 inches at the base. Both are excellent plus. The Villeroy & Boch is about mint.