2. 1. Hand-turned Apostles stein. A 1687 stein made in the medieval
town of Kreussen. The large liter capacity and squat shape is
typical of Kreussen steins make in the 17th century. Fine details
at the glowing enameled figures and antique matte finish. The
body is turned by hand and the relief figures are molded
afterward. The figures of the twelve apostles with Jesus are so
detailed that the artists can complete the finishing matter glaze
enamel on only ten steins a day. Limited edition. 8 1/2 inches
high, 5 5/8 inches diameter.
$198.00
2. An exquisite Victoria style glass stein. A superb stein created
exclusively for the famous Hofbraeuhaus of Munich in 1895. Often
presented to the groom at a Bavarian wedding by the bride’s father.
A collector’s treasure of dark green crystal encased in an ornate
filigree of pewter. The overlay features a Victorian style design with
mascaroons. Topped with a conical pewter lid and finished with a
sea serpent on the thumb lift. Hand-crafted in the old tradition by
the Schreiner Studio of Germany. 9 1/2 inches high.
$185.00
3. 3. Victorian inspired antiqued pewter stein. The rare original was crafted
in 1882 for the Imperial Court of German Emperor Wilhelm II. An
opulent relief pattern focuses on a winged goddess with intertwining
flowers, while a cupid rest upon the conical pewter lid. The antiqued
pewter stein is from the original by craftsmen of Schreiner Co.
established 200 years ago in Germany. The 10 5/8 inch stein has
polished plaques for special personal engraving.
$198.00.
4. Carl Spitzweg pewter stein. A tribute to the famous German illustrator
and painter (1808-1885) is this finely engraved high relief collectible by
WMF. Carl Spitzweg was truly an artist of thoughtful motives from the
good old times. amongst a portrait of himself in the high raised pewter lid
are his most famous paintings as “The Mailman”, “The Everlasting
Bridegroom”, the Poor Poet”, “ The Old Friend”, and the thumb lift
depicts “The Librarian”. A must of every collect of fine art and pewter. 10
inches tall.
$175.00
4. 5. Pewter coin stein. This was crafted by the 17th century silversmith,
Beltz who skillfully combined elegant lines with bold detailing to
create a masterpiece. The bas-relief reflects the same fine
craftsmanship. The bas relief 15th century coin design is inscribed in
Latin and features profiles of Albrecht von Brandenburg, Duke of
Prussia and Sigismund I, King of Poland. The lid encases a copy of an
old German silver coin. A stein of impressive proportions. 7 1/2
inches tall. West Germany
$195.00
6. Jewel toned cut crystal stein. Breathtakingly beautiful stein
in a graceful barrel-shape, star burst pattern made of hand
blown 24% heavy lead crystal in sapphire hued and hand-cut
design. The crystal stein has a glittering star-cut Crystal inset
crowning the satin-finished pewter lid and a light-reflecting
star-cut bottom. 6 1/2 inches tall. From West Germany.
$120.00
5. 8. Dr. Faust stein. According to legend Dr. Faust, a 16th century
alchemist, sold his soul to the devil in exchange for magical
powers. Goethe’s dramatic and poetic account of Faust in one of
the great pieces of literature of all time. Peter Duemler (leading
German sculptor of the 19th century) shows scenes from
Goethe’s Faust in three panels. In the center is Faust and
Gretchen. On the either side are Faust with Mephistopheles. Lid
and thumb lift are heavily engraved solid pewter. Stoneware
stein is 9 3/4 inches tall, 1/2 liter and is a limited edition. Peter
Duemler signature stamped on bottom.
$90.00
7. Jewel toned cut crystal stein. Breathtakingly beautiful stein
in a graceful barrel-shape, grape and leaf pattern made of
hand blown 24% heavy lead crystal in emerald hued and
hand-cut design. The crystal stein has a glittering star-cut
Crystal inset crowning the satin-finished pewter lid and a
light-reflecting star-cut bottom. 6 1/2 inches tall. From West
Germany.
$115.00
6. 9. Baroque Wildlife 24% lead crystal stein. An exquisite deeply
engraved cameo scenes in three panels. Depicting the grouse, stag
and wild turkey in fine detail. A female figurine is on the pewter
thumb lift. 8 1/2 inches tall. West Germany.
$225.00
10. Albrecht Durer pewter stein. Albrecht Durer, German
Renaissance artist (1472-1528) was a major influence on generation
of artists in northern Europe. His extraordinary engraving of
Knight, Death, and the Devil is featured in fine bas-relief on the
facing panel of this pewter stein. The other panels are adorned
with his Knight and Foot soldier, Dancing Farmer Couple and
Market Place. The base is flanked by upright towers of Nuernberg
patrician houses to define each panel, and on top is a pewter
figurine of Albrecht Durer himself. 8 1/2 inches tall, 1/2 liter. From
the famous Pewter Gallery of WMF, West Germany.
$165.00
7. 11. Declaration of Independence Stein. A commemorative stein with the
famed painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by
renowned artist John Trumbull (1756-1843) whose murals decorate the
Capital Rotunda. The signing date and signatures surround the base and
an American eagle tops the pewter lid. The translucent lithophane in the
bottom reveals the Great Seal of the United States. 10 1/2 inches tall, 1/2
liter. Porcelain from Germany.
$110.00
12. Crystal stein. Mouth blown, hand crafted Imperial lead clear crystal.
Deplicting hand-cut royal leaves and diamonds, cut star on bottom pewter
lid. Rastal of West Germany, 9 1/2 inches tall. This stein is a mate to item
25.
$85.00
8. 13. Jewel toned cut crystal stein. Breathtakingly beautiful stein
in a graceful barrel-shape, star burst pattern made of hand
blown 24% heavy lead crystal in ruby hued and hand-cut
design. The crystal stein has a glittering star-cut Crystal inset
crowning the satin-finished pewter lid and a light-reflecting
star-cut bottom. 6 1/2 inches tall. From West Germany.
$125.00
14. King and five nobles stein. Peter Duemler (leading German
sculptor of the 19th century) portrays a king and five nobles in six
panels. The pediments and vaults that form these panels are
ornately decorated in baroque fashion An unusual decorated
ceramic top is inset into the pewter lid. 8” inches tall. Limited
Edition
$89.00
9. 15. Edelweiss stein. The beauty of cobalt blue barrel-shaped stein of
fine quality stoneware has vertical ribbons of deep bas-relief
design featuring delicate Edelweiss and Centian flowers. The
raised pewter lid is engraved with a hunting scene. Stein is 6
inches high, 1/2 liter. West Germany. Limited edition.
$70.00
16. Crystal drinking horn. Magnificent and the most beautiful of most
steins. It is a creation of the renowned Bavarian Crystal Factory of Baron
von Poschinger, Germany’s oldest crystallerie established in 1605. Hand-
blown lead Crystal glass in hand-cut and hand-etched in exquisite detail.
The pewter lid is beautifully polished with a satiny finish and topped with
a sculpture of a barmaid. It is an unbelievably opulent piece. 12 inches
high.
$298.00
10. 17. Mini stein in pewter. Detailed calling grouse and oak leaves
in bas-relief. 2 7/8 inches high, W.F.M. Gallery West Germany
(See matching item #18)
$40.00
18. Pewter wildlife stein by WMF. Intricately detailed in bas-
relief, a center medallion of a calling grouse, with a stag and a
doe on each side. All framed in oak leaves and “hidden” forest
creatures. With an ornately wrought lid and thumb lift. 8 inches
tall.
$100.00
11. 19. Zum Roten Baeren pewter stein. Zum Roten Baeren (Red Bear Inn)
is in the historic city of Freiburg located in the southern section of
the Black Forest region. The centuries-old town is widely known
for its beautiful gothic cathedral and is a favorite stopping place
for students and travelers on holiday. The Inn was built around
1120 when Freiburg was foundered, and stands near the historic
town wall and old tower. The heavy pewter stein focuses on a bas-
relief medallion of “Red Bear Inn” shown in its town setting,
framed by high-relief leaves and vines. The stein is topped with a
satin-finished domed lid. 5 inches tall. W.M.F. Galleries of West
Germany
$96.00
20. Bavarian medallion stein. Hand-glazed stoneware with pewter
medallions inset in bas-relief sides and wood inlaid pewter.
Medallions include Neuschwanstein Castle, Ludwig II, and the
Bavarian shield. Is hand made and hand-painted. 7 1/2 inches tall,
1/2 liter from West Germany
$60.00
12. 21. Stoneware stein. From the historic series created by Gerz of West
Germany. A bas-relief design features three panels of jousting knights
shield and helmet plumage adorn pewter lid. The stein is hand-painted in
under glaze pastels and is crowned with a heavy cast pewter lid with a
knight’s plumage. 7 inches high, 1/2 liter. Individually numbered.
$80.00
22. Rococo stein. A superb antique of a Thewalt original with an
unusual bubble-flared bottom. It features a bevy of cherubs, sounding
horns and hiding amidst the rococo curliques, lattice work and
flowers, on a rich maroon background. The pewter lid has an
ornamental ceramic inset. 8 3/4 inches high, 1/2 liter. West Germany.
$90.00
13. 23. 175th Anniversary of Munich’s first Octoberfest stein. The Official stein
issued by the city of Munich and the “Verein Oktoberfest Museum”. The
genuine pewter lid depicts Crown Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese
on the occasion of their marriage in 1810. The first Oktoberfest was held
to celebrate this royal wedding in Munich. People from Munich enjoyed
it so much, they decided to hold an Oktoberfest every year that would
last 16 boisterous days and nights. The hand-crafted stein is of glazed
Gerz stoneware with blue ornamental motifs depicting elements of the
fest and the historic Munich escutcheon. 7 3/4 inches tall, one liter.
$40.00
24. Ruby crystal Eagle stein. A glowing example of the fine art of crystal
making. This heavy lead crystal stein is hand-cut in the old Bohemian
tradition. The bald eagle and background trees are etched with such
detailing that you constantly discover new elements of design. An
elaborate Victorian-style raised pewter lid tops this 10 inch tall
collectible. Hand-signed and dated by the artist.
$198.00
14. 25. Kurfuerst Crystal stein. A glittering toast to the aristocracy of a bygone
era. The skillfully hand crafted lead crystal stein is mouth blown and
painstakingly hand-cut with a historical royal pattern of leaves and
diamonds to reflect the light. A brilliant cut-star design adorns the bottom,
while the stein is topped with a handsome “Kurfuerst” pewter lid. 9 1/2
inches tall, 1/2 liter stein from Rastal of West Germany.
$80.00
26. German Crest stein. Stoneware in deep bas-relief with colorful crest on
cobalt blue grounds. The stein has an unusual castle-tower stoneware lid
and pewter thumb lift. 9 inches tall, 1/2 liter.
$70.00
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