Set of 2 vintage German ceramic relief beer steins. 5 liters each, with pewter lids. The larger of the two, 0.5 L, of Renaissance Couples features colorful scenes of couples framed by Art Nouveau ornamental motifs, per the Matthias Girmscheid Stein catalog #X16, Pottery, relief, 0.5L, pewter lid. Text: Trinke mit Freuden, halt dich bescheiden. Drink with joy, remain humble. Hin wird das Boot gelenkt wo edlen Stoff man schenkt. The boat will be steered to where noble stuff is dispensed. ” This stein, clean in the interior, has some damage around the concave, 2.5″ deep base and a dent on top of lid. In the wall of the base there is crazing and cracks, but cannot tell if they go all the way through and were repaired–please see photos. Approximate measurements: 8″tall without lid, 11″tall with lid. Base 4 5/8 in diameter. The second stein, the smaller of the two with a flat base, features a beer garden scene in the Della Robbia style of glazed ceramic relief with a dark blue background. According to the Marzi & Remy Stein catalog #2349, ” Pottery or stoneware, relief, 0.5L, pewter lid, text: ” Trinke stets mit Mass und Ziel, nie zu wenig nie zuviel. Drink always with measure and objective, never too little, never too much. This stein appears to be in excellent pre-owned, vintage condition, without any apparent flaws. Approximate measurements: 6.75″ tall without lid, 9.25″ tall with lid. Base diameter 3.75 wide.