antique cut glass beer stein 1920s art nouveau with hand painted porcelain lid

Antique porcelain beer jug with a tin lid Southern German Historicism A typical humorous depiction of the time: 'A Sunday afternoon in the mountains'. (Written in old German letter...

antique porcelain beer stein with pewter lid South German Historicism A typical humorous depictiontion of the time: 'such a damned corner skittle' (Written in old German orthograph...

Set of 11 Longdrink Glasses / highball glasses Italy Pewter Base hallmarked Ø 6 cm ~ height: 13.5 cm ~ weight each: 247grs / each

Set of 10 WHISKY Glasses Italy Pewter Base hallmarked Ø 7 cm ~ height: 8.7 cm (one of them is slightly smaller) ~ weight each: 225grs / each .

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...

Cream colored ceramic stein with a curved ceramic handle with embossed floral designs. The body has one panel with a bas-relief design, painted black in ...

Charming German beer stein from the mid-20th century. Ceramic stein decorated with floral designs, houses, and two German figures, a man and a woman, in the Bavarian style. Blue and ...

Cream colored ceramic stein with a curved ceramic handle with embossed floral designs. The body has one panel with a bas-relief design, painted black in the ...