Porcelain Frankfurt Stein w/Lithophane 1/4 Liter - Germany

Description: Wonderful porcelain 1/4 liter stein has a beautifully detailed lithophane. (A lithophane is a hidden picture which can be seen in the inside bottom of the stein, when held up to the light. Only 'hidden' until you empty your drink!) Lithophane shows two women, who smile as they read a a letter together. A crib appears to be in the foreground. Text on the front of stein reads: 'Gruss aus Frankfurt', which means 'greetings from Frankfurt.' Porcelain stein is 6 inches tall to the top of the thumb rest and is 3 inches wide without the handle. Item is from the estate of a long-time stein collector and is in very good to excellent condition. Pewter lid bears two initials, presumably of the owner, and is also in good to excellent condition with great patina. Initials look like G. H., but cannot say for certain. Lid opens and closes smoothly and securely. One portion of the rim is slightly indented--this is an aspect of the manufacturing process as opposed to damage. All painted marks on stein show very little wear; colors are still clear and strong. Capacity mark '1/4 L' is painted in scripted handwriting, close to the top rim and next to the handle. Stein is circa 1900 and is made in Germany. Would make a great gift for a stein collector. Consider adding it to your own collection!PES25

Price: 50 USD

Location: San Antonio, Texas

End Time: 2024-08-21T20:18:02.000Z

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