Vintage Italian Puzzle Mug Bevete Se Potete Hand Painted Drink If You Can Vessel

Vintage Italian Puzzle Mug Bevete Se Potete Hand Painted Drink If You Can Vessel  Vintage Bevete Se Potete Puzzle Mug. Vintage pottery puzzle jug or cup. Whimsical and fun. Jug features hand-painted lettering, underglaze floral design and sponged trim.  These were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and are usually decorated with a saying challenging someone to use it without spilling. The Italian phrase Bevete se potete means Drink if you can. The handle is hollow and connects to the hollow rim of the jug. To drink from the jug, you have to suck on the spout and take care that liquid doesn't spill out of the pierced sides.  4.5 Tall   Good vintage condition. It does have a small chip on the bottom. Also the cut out slits have rough edges. This is in the making of the item, not chipped. See the last 2 photos.  C2