Antique German Mold Blown Glass Beer Stein Bronze Inlaid Lid with Scull – Medical Theme c. Description: This very interesting German beer stein was made around the 1880s. The body of the stein is made of mold-blown glass with molded ribs for the perfect optical effect, and hand-formed applied handle. The lid is inlaid with bronze onsert with a scull and crossed bones. But this is not a pirate’s stein – the lid is engraved with the owner’s name – Dr. Apparently, he was a medical doctor, and the scull and bones he considered as a symbol of his profession. I think the stein could be categorized as “occupational” for the medical occupation. Quite interesting and unusual item. The stein is in excellent condition with no damage whatsoever, no chips, cracks or repairs. Please note – the glass steins are probably the only antique steins that could be used for their original purpose – they could be washed perfectly clean. It’s so nice to have a good brew from about 140 years old drinking vessel! It is 7 tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5L capacity. I guarantee my description and dating. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Antique German Glass Beer Stein Bronze Inlaid Lid withScull Medical Theme c. 1880s” is in sale since Wednesday, June 23, 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.