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A distinctive vintage German beer stein celebrating historic Frankfurt am Main, presented through an exceptionally detailed wraparound city panorama.The colorful scene is based on an old engraved view of Frankfurt, with the historic Latin/German inscription “Francofurtum ad Moenum / Frankfurt am Main.” Fine architectural lines depict the fortified city, church towers, waterfront buildings, bridges, boats, surrounding countryside, and small period figures. The panoramic decoration has the character of an antique European engraving enhanced with rich blue, green, yellow, red, and rose-colored accents.What especially distinguishes this piece is its substantial fitted metal lid. The top is embossed with a dramatic German Imperial-style double-headed eagle and the words “OLD GERMANY.” The lid is completed by a decorative artichoke or hop-cone thumb lift, strong hinge assembly, and fitted collar.The underside of the lid carries a 95% Zinn marking. Zinn is the German word for pewter, indicating a high-tin-content German pewter lid rather than an inexpensive plated-metal cover.The cream-colored ceramic body is exceptionally substantial for its size, weighing approximately 1.72 pounds. Its thick walls, sturdy molded handle, quality glaze, elaborate panoramic artwork, and German pewter fitting give it a strong vintage collector presence.Approximate measurements:* Height: 6 inches
* Diameter at bottom: 4 inches
* Diameter at top/lid: approximately 4 inches
* Weight: 1.72 poundsCondition: Beautiful vintage condition with attractive glossy glaze and strong, colorful artwork. The lid, hinge, fitting, and thumb lift are intact and functional. The pewter retains light natural surface wear and patina consistent with age. The base is clean with minor expected shelf wear. No obvious chips or cracks are visible in the photographs. Please review every image carefully for the exact condition.A wonderful collector piece for a German heritage collection, Frankfurt enthusiast, breweriana display, Oktoberfest celebration, traditional home bar, European travel collection, or memorable giftARTINA · SKS · 95% ZINN* Artina SKS: recognized Austrian/German-market pewterware manufacturer
* 95% Zinn: the alloy contains approximately 95% tin; Zinn means pewter
* The crossed tools are the manufacturer’s emblem
* This is genuine quality pewter—not silver, zinc, or inexpensive plated metalThe “95% Zinn” style of marking generally indicates post–World War II production, so it supports a later-20th-century vintage date rather than an antique pre-1900 date.The underside of the lid bears the authentic Artina SKS maker’s hallmark with “95% Zinn,” identifying it as a high-quality European pewter fitting containing approximately 95% tin. Artina SKS is known for traditional collectible pewterware and German-style beer steins. The marked lid features an embossed Imperial-style double-headed eagle, “Old Germany” inscription, substantial hinge, and sculptural artichoke-form thumb lift.
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