Beer mug - Crystal - Wedding mug 1830 Bieder
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Decorative historical glass wedding mug from Saxony, Germany, dating to circa 1800–1850 in the Biedermeier antique style, with multicoloured enamel hand-painting (roses and forget‑me‑not), a solid tin mounting and a metal lid crowned by a horse figure, front inscription 'Mit Tausend Glück', porcelain lid inscription 'Hopfen und Malz, Gott erhalt’s', Kristall glass, approx. 25 cm high, 16 cm wide with handle and 12 cm diameter, in good collectible condition with minor vintage wear, origin Germany/Saxony, size and features as per description, titled Hochzeitskrug 1830 Bieder.
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Offer a decorative, historical collectible glass mug from Germany, Saxony. The piece stands out for its colorful enamel hand-painting (roses and forget-me-nots) and a solid tin mount. A rare feature is the metal lid, crowned by a delicate horse figure.
Front labeled With a Thousand Happiness
At the porcelain lid on top: “Hopfen und Malz, Gott erhalt’s.”
Original piece
This piece is a wedding mug in a rare form
Dimensions:
Total height: approx. 25 cm
Maximum width (with handle): approx. 16 cm
Condition:
The item is in good, collectible condition. It shows only slight, authentic signs of use that emphasize its antique character (see photos). The glass and painting are well preserved. Local pickup preferred; insured shipping is possible at the purchaser’s expense.
Offer a decorative, historical collectible glass mug from Germany, Saxony. The piece stands out for its colorful enamel hand-painting (roses and forget-me-nots) and a solid tin mount. A rare feature is the metal lid, crowned by a delicate horse figure.
Front labeled With a Thousand Happiness
At the porcelain lid on top: “Hopfen und Malz, Gott erhalt’s.”
Original piece
This piece is a wedding mug in a rare form
Dimensions:
Total height: approx. 25 cm
Maximum width (with handle): approx. 16 cm
Condition:
The item is in good, collectible condition. It shows only slight, authentic signs of use that emphasize its antique character (see photos). The glass and painting are well preserved. Local pickup preferred; insured shipping is possible at the purchaser’s expense.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Biedermeier
Glass type
Crystal
Specific region of origin
Sachsen
Title additional information
Wedding mug 1830 Bieder
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Antique
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
16 cm
Diameter
12 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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