Large Antique Early German Westerwald Stoneware Beer Stein Walzenkrug w/Fantasy Stag/Deer c. Description: The beer steins made before 1850 are quite rare – at that time, before the industrial revolution, the production was all manual. Every stein made in the early period was unique, decorated by hand and rarely replicated. This beautiful stein was made in the early 1800s, it is guaranteed old give or take 10 years. It is made in a very traditional style of gray stoneware with cobalt-blue glaze. This is a very traditional beer drinking vessel – a type that was produced for over centuries, from mid-1600s to mid-1800s. The production of saltglazed stoneware beer steins in the Westerwald region of Germany reached the highest quality by the end of 18th century. The center of the stein features a stylized fantasy deer stag with an arrow targeting him – a wild artistic representation. The decorations are etched into the clay with a sharp instrument, glazed with cobalt-blue glaze, fired and saltglazed. The lid is pewter with an urn-shaped thumblift – this type of thumblifts was used from 1810s till about 1840. The hinge and the body decorations suggest it was made around 1820s. The stein is in excellent shape – there is no damage or repairs in the body – no lines, chips or repairs. This is a rare and very valuable condition for a 200-year-old piece. The lid is in excellent shape as well, with only minor age-related wear. The stein stands 9 tall to the top of the thumblift, about 1L capacity. I guarantee the authenticity. Condition: Excellent with minor wear. Title: Antique Early German Westerwald Stoneware Beer Stein w/Fantasy Horse c. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Track Page Views With.