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Antique German Beer Stein –Matthias Girmscheid#945 (2.0 L, ca. 1905)Pottery, Relief, 2.0L, Pewter LidText:Der Durst ist des Germanen Bier - The thirst is for German beerDas Deutsche Herz verlangt nach bier - The German heart demands beerItaliens Wein so süß und fein brach doch der Römer morsch Gebein.Im Bier jedoch und Rettichsaft steckt ewig junge deutsche Kraft.Italian wine so sweet and fine broke the Romans' brittle bones.However, beer and radish juice forever maintains young German strength.
Central image is taken from an illustration by Heinrich Schlitt (1849-1923), part of an 1890 mural that once graced the Wiesbaden Ratskeller, but was sadly destroyed in World War II.Details
Why Collectors Appreciate This Stein?
Original pewter lid in good working order
Over 120 years old and beautifully preserved
A strong display piece for collectors of Hauber & Reuther or etched stoneware steins
