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Rare Antique German Stein Nudes & Krampus with Eagle Thumblift










Up for sale is a rare antique German beer stein with a cobalt blue salt glaze. The decorated pewter lid has an eagle thumb lift. The handle has a raised leaf design. There are three figures on the stein – a Krampus like figure dancing with a beer stein in one hand and a club in the other. He wears a hood with horns attached. The other two figures are nude women – one like Venus standing on a large seashell om the sea with a rising (or setting) sun in the background. The other nude is more like a Lorelei figure sitting on a rock in the waves. The outside of the stein is textured with a fine cloth like weave. There are blue stripes and near the bottom a decorated stripe with raised dot stripes above and below. The photos should answer most questions. Unmarked but probably dates to the late 1800s. In very good condition with a small chip on the underside and a small mark on the edge of the lid. A very unusual old stein with unusual decorations.

Rare VTG German ART NOUVEAU Lidded Beer Stein 1 1/2 Liter











Wooden lid will need to be glued. No chips or cracks. Rare VTG German ART NOUVEAU Lidded Beer Stein 1 1/2 Liter.

Rare Antique Vintage German 16 Inch Tall Beer Stein Martellvs Pipino Magnvs old














Rare Antique Vintage German 16″ Inch Tall Beer Stein Mug Blue Gray 6 1/2″ Base Handle Is 7″ Tall 3″ Wide Out From Side Of Stein. Beer Stein Martellvs Pipino Magnvs Europe Knight King Sword Dragon Design. No cap or lid? Pre-owned used in beautiful condition! Collector piece Bar Business Private Collector! If you have information on stein please advise me on same thank you! Do Not See Too Many Of This Type Of Tall Stein Around!

1945 RARE 83rd Infantry Division Thunderbolts WW2 Beer Stein Vilshofen Gilbert














You are ordering this rare, U. Army, 83rd Infantry Division, custom, 1 liter, German made, stoneware beer stein. Listing if for the stein only. Note that risque parts of stein are blurred with red circles in photos provided and that photos showing portions of period Division newspaper comics are for identification only and no other items are included with the listing but the stein itself. Important, surviving piece of 83rd Infantry Division unit history deserves preservation. 7.5″ tall, 4″ base diameter, weighs 2.3 oz empty. Art features Gilbert, the units Cartoon / Public Affairs (seen in period Thunderbolts newspaper publications) filling his mug. The units black, triangular insignia is clearly visible on his helmet. Appears to be a Garden of Eden scene with some deeper meaning to the soldier who had this stein produced. Soldier’s name, Nelson Fuhrer, is towards bottom of art. Artist name and year of stein creation, E. German city where stein produced, Vilshofen, Bavaira. Unit newspapers confirm elements of the 83rd were in Vilshofen, Bavaria and the Passau areas on the Danube river. Stein art is dated 1945. The blue stenciled “2” under the handle is mystery at this time. Unclear if multiple were made, this being the 2nd one or if the number has a different meaning. This historical military piece would appeal to anyone with ties to the 83rd Infantry Division, the 83rd Infantry Division Museum, Historical society, current or former Soldiers, the town of Vilshofen, German beer stein collectors, etc. Thank you for visiting Big Deal’s General Store! Pricing considers the condition and scarcity of the item and is set after a review of current market trends. We love both new and returning customers! I will be happy to help to make sure you everything goes as smoothly as possible. I want you to have your item as soon as possible. I have unfortunately felt the devastation of ordering a valuable collectible, only to have it horribly packaged and arrive in pieces. I do not want that to happen to your item, ever. If this item is needed sooner. Please message me to discuss additional costs based on when you need it by. Please see my store tabs to check out what is in stock today and check back soon to see what is new! The majority of my items are either consignments or estate items. 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C 1900 RARE German DIESINGER Miniature CHILD Kinder BEER STEIN 767 Figural Clown


























1900 Diesinger child’s figural clown stein with set on lid. The stein is a rare find, the lid an even rarer one. Zum Wohllein Dem Liebenkinde translates to something like Cheers to the Dear Child. With the lid 4. Inches tall, without 2 5/8 inches tall. Small chip on the base. Some nicks on the bottom of the hat lid. Please see photos for condition. Guaranteed old and original.

RARE Antique METTLACH GERMAN BEER STEIN GESCHUTZT GNOME DRINKING BEER











RARE Antique METTLACH GERMAN BEER STEIN GESCHUTZT GNOME DRINKING BEER.

Rare Collector’s Ed. Corona Character Beer Stein Turtle German Made 1998







Sea Turtle Character stein – 5th in the series. This 10 1/2 tall stein features a pirate turtle complete with an earring, patch and a skull and crossbones hat. He is seen opening his recently excavated treasure chest of teasures, which include, of course, bottles of Corona beer. He is seen hoisting a bottle of Corona beer in his right arm. The handle is in the shape of a broken mast from a mysterious vessel named Santa…. Gold leaf accents are on the coins. Limited edition of 5,000. Produced by Albert Stahl & Co and marketed through Tradex.

RARE German Lithophane regimental beer stein Rgt 88 CIRCA 1905

















A RARE FIND German Lithophane regimental beer stein Rgt 88 CIRCA 1905. A very unique German regimental military tribute stein with a pewter lid. Wonderful soldier figurine at the lid’s finial and an eagle as well. Fine porcelain body with lithophane bottom depicting a family scene, possibly before a battle farewell, a woman and the man is in uniform. An array of colorful hand-tinted transfer scenes are featuring the regiment’s glory. Gothic text in German gives additional details, as well as lists the names of the soldiers. 12.5″ tall 5″ wide with handle, weighs about 2 lbs. Please see all the pictures for details and let us know if you have any questions. On January 18, 1871, Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, became the first Kaiser (Emperor) of Germany. Ten days later France signed an armistice and the Franco-Prussian War came to an end. On April 16th of the same year, a constitutional law was passed making every German male liable for military service, the only exceptions being: (1) members of ruling houses; (2) criminals; and (3) those deprived of their civil rights by courts of law. The five branches of the army were the infantry, cavalry, artillery, pioneer (engineer), and the military train. There were also technical service units such as Eisenbahn (railway), Telegraphen (telegraph), and Luftschiffer (airship). Volunteers for all units provided men for the Schutztruppen (colonial troops). The navy was a separate department, responsible only to the Kaiser. Reservists reported to their units in early October and the training was provided by the unit, as opposed to the American concept of using basic training centers. This system of reporting as a class and leaving with the same group lent itself to the concept of purchasing active duty remembrances, much as an American boy or girl would obtain a high school or college ring. The list of souvenirs was long and varied, including, but not limited to, steins, pipes, flasks, glasses, individual and group photos, certificates, demitasse cups and saucers, clocks, swords, bayonets, paperweights, and many others. The period of popularity extended from the mid-1890s until the onset of World War I. Almost all early examples came from Bavarian units. Steins with wartime dates also exist but the demands of the war in terms of men and material effectively ended the manufacture of regimental steins as we know them. Regimental steins of German manufacture also exist from units of the armies of France, Austria, Italy, and Hungary.

Rare Large Antique German Beer Stein by S. P. Gerz Gresrhenana Model #BB c. 1880s








Unusual Large Antique German Beer Stein S. Gerz Gresrhenana Model #BB c. Description: This very unusual German beer stein is quite unusual for a German beer vessel. It was manufactured by S. Gerz – one of the most famous names in German beer stein production in late 1800s – early 1900s in a typical English manner. This squat form is quite common for the so-called “English brown jugs”, as well as applied decorations that were called “springs” by English manufacturers, showing characteristic English gentlemen-beer lovers. Such very distinctive beer vessels were made in the mid-1800s by Doulton Lamberth, Kishere Mortlake, Denby, etc. Even the pewter lid is made in a specific English manner with the English-style small hinge. It is most lakely made specifically for the British market market – I also know of some similar S. Gerz beer steins with the inscription on the stein, which is the main element of design, made in English. It is quite possible that the whole “Gresrehnana” brand was even created for the British market This technique is specific to S. Gerz and is called “Gresrhenana” – I guess S. Gerz hold a special patent rights on it that are indicated in Ges. Mark on the bottom. The bottom is also marked with S. The stein is in excellent flawless condition – a collector’s dream. Again, it is 6.5 tall to the top of the thumblift, 1.5 L capacity – large and impressive. Height: 6.5 in. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Track Page Views With. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany”. The seller is “beer-stein” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
