Overview
A classic cobalt blue relief-decorated stoneware beer stein featuring traditional Alpine scenes and a conical pewter lid.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Thewalt German Beer Stein, Mold #1984
Photo reference
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Story
The rhymes inscribed on this vessel tell a story of the simple, rugged joys of the Bavarian Alps: hunting the chamois (Gams) on the mountain walls and finding a sweetheart (Schatz) in the high pastures.
Maker / Origin
The Thewalt family began their pottery tradition in 1893 in Höhr-Grenzhausen, a town famous for its rich salt-glazed stoneware deposits.
Condition & Value
The stoneware appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips or cracks in the relief work. Thewalt steins are highly respected but were produced in significant quantities.
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