Beer stein - Stoneware
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A Westerwald stoneware beer stein, model 873, with polychrome relief decoration, holding 3 litres, dating circa 1890–1915, from Germany, in good antique condition with minor wear and no lid.
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This impressive beer stein is made in traditional German stoneware with a richly detailed polychrome relief decoration of figurative and floral motifs.
The stein bears the impressed model number 873 on the bottom and is internally marked with the original 3L capacity indication. Based on the model number, this specimen is attributed to J.W. Remy from Höhr-Grenzhausen (Westerwald), a renowned producer of high-quality German beer steins from the late 19th and early 20th century.
Features
Westerwald stoneware
Model number: 873
Capacity: 3 liters
Dating: circa 1890–1915
Polychrome relief decoration
Original 3L marking
Without lid
Dimensions
Height: 35 cm
Diameter: 10 cm at the top, 16 cm at the bottom
Capacity: 3 liters
Weight: approx. 2.21 kg
Condition
Good antique condition, with normal signs of use and aging. Light wear to the rim, consistent with age. No visible restorations. The lid is missing. See photos for a good impression of the condition.
A decorative and collectible example of a large German Master Stein, a size that is considerably less common than the usual half- and one-liter beer steins.
Pickup is possible and preferred. Insured shipping is of course also possible.
This impressive beer stein is made in traditional German stoneware with a richly detailed polychrome relief decoration of figurative and floral motifs.
The stein bears the impressed model number 873 on the bottom and is internally marked with the original 3L capacity indication. Based on the model number, this specimen is attributed to J.W. Remy from Höhr-Grenzhausen (Westerwald), a renowned producer of high-quality German beer steins from the late 19th and early 20th century.
Features
Westerwald stoneware
Model number: 873
Capacity: 3 liters
Dating: circa 1890–1915
Polychrome relief decoration
Original 3L marking
Without lid
Dimensions
Height: 35 cm
Diameter: 10 cm at the top, 16 cm at the bottom
Capacity: 3 liters
Weight: approx. 2.21 kg
Condition
Good antique condition, with normal signs of use and aging. Light wear to the rim, consistent with age. No visible restorations. The lid is missing. See photos for a good impression of the condition.
A decorative and collectible example of a large German Master Stein, a size that is considerably less common than the usual half- and one-liter beer steins.
Pickup is possible and preferred. Insured shipping is of course also possible.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Military Context
No
Ceramics type
Stoneware
Material
Pottery
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
16 cm
Diameter
6 cm
Estimated period
1890-1915
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