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Antique German Character Beer Stein Sir Falstaff by Merkelbach&Wick #258 c. 1880
Antique German Character Beer Stein – Sir John Falstaff by Merkelbach and Wick #258 c. Description: This very interesting German beer stein belongs to the family of character steins – steins made in the shape of an object or person. They are also called “figural”. This particular one is made in the shape of a literary character – Sir J oh n Falstaff, the famous comic personage of several Shakespeare’s plays. He was very popular in Germany as a beer drinking symbol in was one of the most favorite character among the German university student population. The stein is m ade of the very traditional salt-glaze stoneware with cobalt-blue and magenta glazes, and pewter mounts. The lid is engraved with a presentation inscription – the stein was a gift from several students to a fellow student dated 1880. Excellent flawless condition – no chips, cracks or other damage. It is 7 tall to the top of the hat, 0,5L capacity. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Track Page Views With.
Antique German Character Beer Stein Nun by Merkelbach and Wick #270 c. 1880s
Antique German Character Beer Stein – Nun by Merkelbach and Wick #270 c. Description: This very interesting German beer stein belongs to the family of character steins – steins made in a shape of an object or person. They are also called “figural”. This particular one is made in a shape of a happy smiling nun. H er head forms the lid. Made of the very tan pottery with pewter mounts. The nun character steins are relatively rare – there were many differ ent monk steins made by various manufacturers in the late 1800 s – early 1900s but only few nuns. The monk (and nun) character steins were very popular in Germany because usually the monasteries and monks were associated with beer brewing and drinking. The stein is m ade of the very traditional pottery with pewter mounts. The stein is in excellent mint condition. It is 7 tall to the top of the head, 0,5L capacity. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Track Page Views With.
German Porcelain Character Beer Steins / Monk & Nun/W Lithophanes 1870
What a beautiful pair of antique lidded steins with lithophanes Circa 1870’s? (MONK & NUN) What a wonder addition and statement these two will bring to any collection, Thank you for viewing.
Antique German Pressed Glass Character Beer Stein Miners Lamp c. 1900
Antique German Pressed Glass Character Beer Stein – Miners Lamp c. Description: This unusual beer stein is made of pressed glass in the form of a miner’s lamp. The character steins in form of a miner’s lamp are well known among the character stein collectors. The glass mining lamp stein is the only glass character stein I know. The stein was enameled with the black enamel at the bottom and decorated with gilded highlights. The lid is made of pressed metal. In the bottom is a patent statement that is probably referred to the lid attaching hinge method. The stein is in excellent flawless condition with no cracks, lines or chips. 7.75 tall, 0.5L capacity. Height: 7.75 in. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Track Page Views With.
Matthias Girmscheid Figural German Ceramic Owl Character Beer Stein Lid No. 740
Pottery, figural, 0.5L. Matthias Girmscheid was born in 1845 to merchant parents and began his working life in the family tradition, opening his own trading firm in 1870 in the town of Höhr. Girmscheid’s manufacturing company began it’s life in 1884 and was apparently engaged initially in the manufacture of clay pipes. It is not known precisely when Girmscheid expanded his operation to include the manufacture of beer steins and related stoneware products, but by 1903 the firm was listed as a “stoneware factory”. In 1920, in what was almost certainly a response to Germany’s difficult post-war economy, Girmscheid merged with the firm of Gilles & Sohn. In 1930, two years following the death of Matthias Girmsched, the composition of the firm changed again. The new firm was called Girmscheid, Michels & Company, and included among its owners: Karl Girmscheid, who had taken over for his father; Simon Gilles, of Gilles & Sohn; and Alfons and Eduard Michels. Following the death of Karl Girmscheid in 1950, the company went through a series of ownership changes, but it continues in operation today, enjoying a healthy business focused principally on the manufacture of traditional salt-glazed tableware and decorative items. Good Condition – Gentle wear. 5.25″ x 4″ x 8 (Width x Depth x Height). The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings.
Antique German Reinhold Merkelbach Lidded Figural Monk Character Beer Stein. 5L
Marked Made in Germany 21 on base. Merkelbach Manufaktur was established in 1843. The founder was Wilhelm Merkelbach whose family pottery traditions had dated bach to 17th century. The pottery was developed by his son Reinhold Merkelbach. After his death the Merkelbach Manufaktur was managed by widow Toska Merkelbach and in 1907 it was overtaken by sons Paul and Reinhold Merkelbach. The sons of Toska Merkelbach died in the WWI. She had to manage the company again in order to save manufactory for her grandson Reinhold Paul Bernhard Merkelbach born in 1918. Professor Reinhold Paul Bernhard Merkelbach took over a factory in 1957. He was a scientist and the factory was run by managers. In 1971 50 percent of the company was bought by W. In 1985 Goebel overtook remaining 50 percent of the downsized company. In 1988 Merkelbach family and a collector and some workers repurchased the factory. Production had to be stopped around 2007 when it became clear that further production of ceramics in Germany was no longer a viable option. Good Condition – Gentle wear. 5.5″ x 4.75″ x 7 (Width x Depth x Height). The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings.
Matthias Girmscheid Rare Figural German Ceramic Monkey Character Beer Stein Lid
German pottery stein by Matthias Girmscheid. Modeled as a monkey with top hat and pipe. Marked 828 to the base. Matthias Girmscheid was born in 1845 to merchant parents and began his working life in the family tradition, opening his own trading firm in 1870 in the town of Höhr. Girmscheid’s manufacturing company began it’s life in 1884 and was apparently engaged initially in the manufacture of clay pipes. It is not known precisely when Girmscheid expanded his operation to include the manufacture of beer steins and related stoneware products, but by 1903 the firm was listed as a “stoneware factory”. In 1920, in what was almost certainly a response to Germany’s difficult post-war economy, Girmscheid merged with the firm of Gilles & Sohn. In 1930, two years following the death of Matthias Girmsched, the composition of the firm changed again. The new firm was called Girmscheid, Michels & Company, and included among its owners: Karl Girmscheid, who had taken over for his father; Simon Gilles, of Gilles & Sohn; and Alfons and Eduard Michels. Following the death of Karl Girmscheid in 1950, the company went through a series of ownership changes, but it continues in operation today, enjoying a healthy business focused principally on the manufacture of traditional salt-glazed tableware and decorative items. Good Condition – Gentle wear. 5.5″ x 4″ x 8.25 (Width x Depth x Height). The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings.
Matthias Girmscheid Rare Figural German Ceramic Monkey Character Beer Stein Lid
Matthias Girmscheid was born in 1845 to merchant parents and began his working life in the family tradition, opening his own trading firm in 1870 in the town of Höhr. Girmscheid’s manufacturing company began it’s life in 1884 and was apparently engaged initially in the manufacture of clay pipes. It is not known precisely when Girmscheid expanded his operation to include the manufacture of beer steins and related stoneware products, but by 1903 the firm was listed as a “stoneware factory”. In 1920, in what was almost certainly a response to Germany’s difficult post-war economy, Girmscheid merged with the firm of Gilles & Sohn. In 1930, two years following the death of Matthias Girmsched, the composition of the firm changed again. The new firm was called Girmscheid, Michels & Company, and included among its owners: Karl Girmscheid, who had taken over for his father; Simon Gilles, of Gilles & Sohn; and Alfons and Eduard Michels. Following the death of Karl Girmscheid in 1950, the company went through a series of ownership changes, but it continues in operation today, enjoying a healthy business focused principally on the manufacture of traditional salt-glazed tableware and decorative items. Good Condition – Gentle wear. 5″ x 4.25″ x 8.75 (Width x Depth x Height). The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings.
Umbrella Men Amberg Porcelain Character 1/2 Liter German beer stein antique
“Four Men Under Umbrella”. German Porcelain, figural, 1/2 liter, figural pewter umbrella lid. No text on this specimen. Condition & Description: Overall in excellent condition, only issue of note: 5 of the 8 umbrella ball tips missing (exactly as pictured). This is a very curious character stein with great presence & displays incredibly well! Height: 9 tall from base to top of figural bear head lid. Width: 3.2 at base. Let me know if you have any questions and thank you for looking.
J. W. Remy Antique German Character Beer Stein 766.5L JWR Woman with Flower Gift
Please see my short “Stein-Cam” video by following the link in the description for best views. The good, the bad, and the ugly description…. GOOD: Very good surviving condition, full color, antique, character beer stein. Intricate details of Woman’s head with flowers and braided hair. BAD: Back of inlaid lid suffered a break with some pottery loss on the back of her head above her hair bow. See photos and video. Not visible when displayed from the front but collectors will want to know about same. Age consistent crazing as expected and common. UGLY: Nothing, fantastic addition to begin or help complete your character stein collection.
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