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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.
Antique HR Hauber & Reuther Beer Stein #450 Relief Tavern Scene Defregger c. 1890
Antique HR Hauber & Reuther Beer Stein #450 Relief Tavern Scene by F. Description: This antique German beer stein was made by Hauber & Reuther (HR) manufacturing company in 1890s. The steins produced by HR are ones of the most collectible and desirable for the excellent quality and also rarity. The stein is made of stoneware in relief technique and hand-painted. The decorations show people in the Tyrolean clothes resting in a tave rn. A woman is playing zither – a traditional German string instrument. Excellent quality heavy ornate pewter lid. The stein stays impressively 10.5 to the top of the thumblift, 0.5 L capacity. The stein is in excellent condition with minimal age-related wear. Maker: HR Hauber & Reuther. Height: 10.5 in. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Track Page Views With.
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