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**Originally Listed At $400**

Europe, Germany, Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach # 1997. Signed by M. Hein. Early 20th c. A wonderful antique beer stein, commemorating the George Ehret Brewery and featuring a portrait of Ehret in black against a pale pink ground and a hexagram decoration on the lid that is oftentimes mistaken for a Jewish Star of David on the lid. Instead, it is a German brewing symbol that was popular on beer steins created in the early 20th century. The text on the white banners in the field of the walls of the vessel reads, "Hopfen u. Malz, Gott erhalt's" (Hops and malt, may God preserve them.) In addition, flourishing hops on leafy vines adorn the field and also creates a border around the hexagram on the lid. The thumblift features a rendering of the American crest with a bald eagle. Holds .5 liters, signed by M. Hein next to lower end of handle. Size: 9.125" H (23.2 cm) and hold .5 liters

Provenance: private Long Island, New York, USA collection

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  • Condition: The Mettlach stein is in overall very good condition, with makers marks and numbers on the bases.

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