A rare and beautifully preserved set of 4 collectible porcelain beer steins (tankards) manufactured by the renowned Sitzendorf Porzellanmanufaktur in Thuringia, Germany, dating back to the DDR era (circa 1960s-1970s).All four steins feature high-quality relief molding and rich hand-painted details. When displayed together, they form a magnificent, unified collection with exceptional visual presence.The set includes 4 different historic and mythological motifs:Rothenburg o.d.T: Depicting the iconic medieval town walls and historic gate.Rostock (Poseidon): Featuring the historic maritime city name with a relief of the sea god Poseidon holding his trident.King Gambrinus: The mythical "King of Beer" holding a tankard and a globe, crowned with barley leaves.St. Thomae Leipzig: Showcasing the famous St. Thomas Church, historically associated with Johann Sebastian Bach.Lid Details: Each stein is fitted with a heavy, massive Zinn (pewter) lid mechanism featuring a heavy silver-plating (thickly silver-plated / "stark versilbert") layer, showing a beautiful and authentic vintage silver patina. The top centers are elegantly inlaid with hand-painted porcelain medallions that match the body aesthetics.Base Markings & Authenticity: All steins bear the authentic Sitzendorf factory marks in cobalt blue underglaze, featuring both the traditional "Crown and S" logo and classic workshop variations. The bases show individual mold and series registration numbers (including "17", "23", and "Motiv V"), alongside the hand-painted decorator code "3", proving they were crafted as a unified set by the same artisan.Dimensions:Height: Approx. 25 cm eachCapacity: 0.5 Litre eachCondition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. The heavy silver-plated pewter hinges work flawlessly.