Antique German Stoneware Beer Stein with Interesting Lid & Thumblift Symbolism

Description

-You are ordering this antique, German, stoneware beer stein with 3 high relief panels.
-Pewter lid is highly stylized with what appears to be brewer symbolism and a small, round, inlay in the thumblift with what appears to be a soldier standing with his right had resting on the hilt of a sword.
-High relief panels: Right side art, 3 men with a star (wisemen?).  Face art, robed woman holding a church / cathedral (Cologne Cathedral?). Left side art, man finishing a stein.
-Hops or grape vine around the base.
--Please see my short "Condition-CAM" video below for best views of this stein.
-Perfect addition to your own stein collection
-Perfect Christmas or Birthday gift for the Mettlach fanatic in your world.
-Perfect decor addition to any drinking or German themed space in your home, bar, or restaurant.
-If you like this one, please see the "Beer Steins" section of my store for more Mettlach, antique, and collectible steins currently available. Please save my store to your favorites and check back frequently for new steins.
Antique, German, High releif, Stoneware stein with Interesting lid and inlay thumblift
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