Antique Early German Brown Earthenware Beer Stein Birnkrug Bunzlau c. Description: In the next few days I will be posting a small collection of three very similar Bunzlau beer steins that differ only in size. This one is the smaller one but still quite large. Presented is a rare example of early German pottery made around the late-1700s. This high-fired earthenware brown-glazed beer stein was made in Bunzlau – a town in Lower Silesia. In fact, all the pottery production from small towns in Lower Silesia is called “Bunzlau” – there are no distinctive features to differentiate them. Every German region (and almost every town) that was known to make pottery had its own unique technologies and trade secrets. That’s why we can determine where a particular piece was made based on the appearance, style, and type of the pottery. The steins of this kind were called “Birnkruge” or “Pear-shaped steins” because of their pear-like shape They are glazed with glossy lead-based chocolate-brown glaze that was typical (and unique) for Bunzlau. The pewter lid is dome-shaped with a hollow ball thumblift. The pewter foot ring was intended to support the pedestal from chipping, the neck ring supports the neck and is very typical for Bunzlau Birnkruge. The lid is stamped with pewterer hallmarks but they are too illegible to be recognized. The stein is large and impressive – it stands 11 tall to the top of the thumblift, with approx. Over 1.5 Liter capacity. A very similar but smaller stein is featured in Gary Kirsner’s “The Beer Stein Book” on page 40 pic. The stein is in almost excellent condition, and the appearance is great. There is a small crack in the neck that is secured by the net ring. Otherwise there are no cracks or chips or any other repairs. Some age-related glaze and pewter wear only. It is very impressive and elegant and a true historical piece that carries almost 250 years of both culture and technology. Condition: Excellent with a small crack at the neck secured by the neck ring. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With.