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Message:: [QUOTE="Ladybranch, post: 49160, member: 44"]I don't think 1859 is for the date. On that page of their marks, it shows several marks with 4 digit numbers. I think 1859 is either a model number or inventory number. So far I can't tell you anything about the meaning of this jug. I couldn't find anything significant with 1596 is association with Germany. Now 1596 is a significant date for the Netherlands. It was the year of the Triple Alliance. The Triple Alliance were England, France and the Republic of The Seven United Netherlands. They joined in war against Spain. By signing the Alliance, England and France were the 1st countries to recognize the Netherlands as an independent state. Some of the words could be Dutch or German. Just a thought, wonder if this jug could be commenorating the 300 anniversary (1896) of the Netherlands being recognized as an independent state. I really doubt this because I don't think they were officially recognized until after the 80 Year War (1568-1648). I believe they consider The Act of Abjuration (1581) as their Declaration of Independance and The Peace of Munster (1648) between the Dutch Republic & Spain that declared the United Netherlands independent of the Spanish Crown. --- Susan[/QUOTE]