Description: High-quality antique beer stein by Villeroy & Boch (Mettlach), model no. 1266, produced around 1898–1908. The stein is finely made in stoneware with detailed high-relief decoration, featuring traditional tavern and grapevine motifs in a classic blue-gray and cream color scheme. Capacity is ½ liter, the most desirable standard size for collectors. The original pewter lid is engraved “Zur Erinnerung an Weigelrhen” (“As a keepsake of Weigelrhen”). This inscription indicates a commemorative presentation piece, typical of late-19th-century German steins made to mark visits, gatherings, or excursions. The name Weigelrhen is best understood as referring to a named establishment or location, likely associated with wine or hospitality culture, rather than a personal memorial. The lid is further decorated with a raised brewer’s hexagram with grape motif, a traditional symbol in German beer and wine culture of the period, emphasizing conviviality and wine-growing traditions. Marked on the base with the Villeroy & Boch Mettlach factory mark and model number 1266. Condition: Excellent antique condition. The stoneware is free from chips, cracks, or repairs, with crisp relief decoration and well-preserved glaze. The original pewter lid shows a small age-related separation at the hinge area, consistent with period manufacture and normal use; the lid remains secure, stable, and fully functional. Minor surface wear consistent with age only. Packing & Shipping: The stein will be packed with great care: the lid secured, wrapped in multiple layers of protective material, and boxed using a double-box method with ample padding to ensure safe international transport. Shipping will be fully insured and tracked.