Antique German Bohemian Etched Red Flash Glass Beer Stein - German Ruby Krug

Bohemian ruby-flashed footed covered sweetmeat ; cut to clear; with engraved reserves, depicting a stag, a goose, and a crane; knop on lid with cut star...

Antique Traditional German Lidded Glass Jug Beer Stein Pewter Porcelain German Glass, Pewter, Porcelain Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x D: 18cm x 14cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this German beer stein exemplifies the enduring tradition of the classic drinking vessel. Beer steins originated in 14th century Germany, when new sanitation laws required beverage containers to have lids to prevent contamination. This led to the creation of the lidded stoneware mug with a thumb lever for ease of use, eventually known as the beer stein. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, German artisans refined the craft, producing beautifully decorated examples made from stoneware, pewter, glass and porcelain. By the 19th century, beer steins had become both practical drinking vessels and artistic expressions of German culture, often featuring intricate reliefs and regional or historical themes. Their popularity spread throughout Europe, reflecting not only the rich brewing traditions but also the artistry and craftsmanship of the era. The present example features a glass body adorned with circular cut facets throughout. Its bulbous handle provides a comfortable grip and is topped with a pewter lid. The lid’s porcelain plaque displays a transfer-printed scene depicting a man standing on the edge of a cliff with a rifle, gazing towards his hunted prey. Scenes such as this were popular at the time, emphasizing German pride and the fine craftsmanship for which these steins became renowned. The thumb lever, cast in the form of a mask surrounded by scrolling motifs, is generously sized to make lifting the lid effortless. With its intricate porcelain plaque and finely faceted glass body, this antique stein...

For sale is an original beer stein. It belongs to a German fraternity recognizable by the inscription "Ehre, Freundschaft, Vaterland" (honor, friendship, fatherland) and FSv on the p...

A stunning quality antique Bohemian ruby flash glass goblet after Carl Günther decorated with hunting and various other scenes and dating from around 1870. The hand-blown goblet is m...

German Antique Late 19th Century Lidded Glass Jug Beer Stein Porcelain Pewter German Glass, Pewter, Porcelain Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x D x W: 17cm x 14.5cm Crafted in ...

A fine antique glass beer stein. Consisting of a handled stein with a lid decorated throughout with hand painted enamel floral motifs and green line...

This antique ruby red crystal goblet with a cover, dating to 1852, is a fine example of the highest quality Bohemian glass from the mid-19th century. The goblet’s circular body is ma...

Museum Quality Bohemian Ruby Red Crystal Centrepiece with Fine Gold Enamelling. Comprises of a Stand, 3 Dishes and a Top Vase. The Gold Decoration ...

Collection of Antique Ruby Bohemian Glass – Perfume Bottles, Centerpiece, and Saucer, Bohemia, 1850 This elegant collection of antique ruby Bohemian glass features three perfume bot...

Bohemian Historismus green glass stein with finely enameled proverb in German on a two colored intertwined ribbon. Saying and translation. "Ein gut Gemut in bosen Sachen Kann's um die Halfte leichter machen" (A good mind in evil things can make it around half easier) circa 1880. Possibly Harrach Glass...