Antique German Mold Blown Glass Beer Stein Inlaid Lid Occupational Farmer c. Description: This simple but very elegant glass stein was made in around the late 1870s. The body of the stein is made of mold-blown glass with molded facets for the perfect optical effect and hand-formed applied handle. The lid features a porcelain insert hand-painted over transfer outline with a picture a of a farmer’s land and tools with a Cupid flying over the land holding a Cornucopia – the symbol of prosperity. The stein was dedicated to the farmer’s trade – it belongs to the so-called “occupational” category of beer steins and was made for a farmer proud of his trade. The inscription reads: Hoch lebe die Oeconomie! ” – “Long live the Farmer’s trade! A beautiful porcelain miniature painting! The stein has a large pontil mark on the bottom and 3-ring open style hinge consistent with the late 1870s production. The stein is in excellent condition with no chips, lines or repairs, just some minimal age-related wear. I guarantee my description and dating. It is 7 tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5L capacity. Condition: Excellent w/monor wear. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Antique German Mold Blown Glass Beer Stein Inlaid Lid Occupational Farmer c1870s” is in sale since Sunday, October 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany”. The seller is “beer-stein” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.