Vintage REINHOLD MERKELBACH Vater Unser LORDS PRAYER Beer Stein 1624 WEST GERMAN
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1178634 | Brand: Reinhold Merkelbach |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Description of Stein from the Reinhold Merkelbach Stein Catalog:“Lord’s Prayer - Catalog No. 1624 - Pottery, relief, 1.5L, pewter lid. Design attributed to Fritz Helmuth Ehmcke. The text surrounding this stein is the complete German language Lord’s Prayer (Vater Unser). Note that this stein was initially produced as S.P. Gerz model 1624 in the early 20th century. The mold became the property of Merkelbach when Gerz left the Steinzeugwerke marketing consortium following World War ...I but was not put into production by Merkelbach until several decades later, first appearing in a catalog dated 1955, after which it was regularly reproduced bearing the original Gerz model number throughout the remainder of Merkelbach’s existence”.The maker’s mark on this stein is partially worn off but it seems to be the Mark that was used 1945 to 1964. Also marked “MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY”, there might also be an artists name but I can’t make the words out.Stein Measures Approximately 14-1/4” tall to top of the handle and 13-1/4” to the top of the Lid. The Base has a 4” diameter.Nice vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Some scratches on the lid. Stein has not been cleaned. Please ZOOM IN and study pictures carefully for the best description of the stein and to determine condition for yourself.Please contact seller with any questions.Thank You for Looking!
