Overview
This is a robust stoneware beer stein from the 'Tobago' line, featuring a rich, speckled brown reactive glaze and a functional brass-toned lid.
Preliminary identification
Goebel Oeslauer Manufaktur 'Tobago' Lidded Beer Stein, c.1970s
Photo reference
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Story
During the 1970s, the Goebel company—the same masters behind the world-famous Hummel figurines—embraced the 'Back to Nature' movement with their Oeslauer Manufaktur line.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1871, Goebel became a global powerhouse through its partnership with Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel.
Condition & Value
The stoneware appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips or cracks. The metal lid shows a light, attractive patina consistent with age, which is preferred by collectors over a polished finish. Excellent condition for these functional items helps maintain their value.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD