Description: This is a beautifully handmade and handpainted, with vivid color, German beer stein with a pewter lid. Men playing cards with the saying: "Bei Spiel u. Scherz, bleibt froh das Herz. (With games and joking the heart stays happy) Manufacturered in the late 1800s Bottom stamped - Germany, Mold# 1401 Excellent condition. No chips or cracks present. Slight crazing throughout piece. The oldest saved German earthenware beer steins were dated from the 14th century when the bubonic plague killed millions of people in Europe. The first pieces were made after passing the law in a few German principalities related to sanitary conditions. It required the covers over food and beverage containers to prevent a vicious disease. Common folk used mugs made of wood and earthenware. However, the Black Death changed many established customs. Once stoneware was created, old manufacturers started making stoneware drinking steins with pewter lid. Please review all photos, this is the item being shipped. We will disclose any defects that we can see. We will provide definitions and pricing to the best of our knowledge. If you have any questions on anything, please send a message. Items are vintage & preloved, and due to this and their age, there may be signs of use and sometimes imperfections. This adds to the character and charm of the item and is not considered damage. Thank you for checking out our current items. Please check back soon. We are adding new items daily. ZMN-62
Price: 163.85 USD
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
End Time: 2023-12-02T17:41:13.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Reinhold Hanke
Object Type: Lidded Stein
Theme: Breweriana, Beer
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Country/Region: Germany
Modified Item: No
