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🗽 1985 GERZ West Germany Statue of Liberty 100th Anniversary Commemorative Beer Stein – #1645/3000 – with COA & Original ReceiptYou are looking at a rare, numbered limited edition German beer stein commemorating the 100th Birthday of the Statue of Liberty (1886–1986).📋 ITEM DETAILS:
• Maker: Gerz GmbH, Sessenbach, West Germany
• Edition: 1985/2 – Limited to only 3,000 pieces worldwide
• Stein Number: #1645 (brass identifier plate on base)
• Designer/Sculptor: Edwin Breiden (high relief technique, 1985)
• Material: Stoneware with hand-painted high relief decoration
• Lid: Pewter (ORM Zinn marked), with Statue of Liberty torch finial
• Base Marking: "GERZ W. GERMANY 1985/2 – LIMITED EDITION: GUARANTEED BY"📐 MEASUREMENTS:
• Height: 11" (bottom to top of torch finial)
• Length: ~6" handle to opposite side
• Base diameter: ~4"🎨 DESIGN:
Featuring a stunning hand-painted, three-dimensional relief of the Statue of Liberty against a sky-blue background, surrounded by immigrants arriving in America. The base band is inscribed with the famous poem: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." The reverse features a laurel wreath medallion reading "100th Anniversary 1886–1986."📜 PROVENANCE – COMPLETE PACKAGE:
✅ Certificate of Authenticity (original)
✅ Gerz "Limited Edition" blue collector card
✅ Original gold foil seal
✅ Original purchase receipt from House of Tyrol, Inc. (dated 1-10-87) – original purchase price $89⚠️ CONDITION:
Overall very good. The interior is clean and unused. Please note the following:
• Some paint loss/chipping on the torch finial at the top of the lid, with additional wear to the flame
• The lid sits slightly crooked/askew on the stein
• All relief work and painted surfaces on the body are intact and vividPlease review all photos carefully before purchasing.A wonderful piece of American commemorative history, crafted with 120 years of German stein-making expertise. Perfect for Statue of Liberty collectors, German beer stein enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates a beautifully made piece of history!
