April 12, 2024
BEAUTIFUL COLORS METTLACH STEIN # 2726 "THE GOLDSMITH
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you are bidding on a very nice colorful and detailed mettlach lidded stein as shown in the photos, fresh from a local estate this stein is in very nice condition,with no flaws noted it has no cracks,chips,breaks or repairs, the stein has a porcelian top as shown marked at the top on the side with a 1/2 L (size) also correct marks on the base as also shown in photo. from what little research i could finnd this is the story behind the stein---- # 2726 -goldsmith- on the front of the stein is depicted a bishop making a gold cup on an anvil,and it is flanked on either side by shields. a ciborium is on the inlay lid . inscription reads " st elegius ,patron of the goldsmith . " st. elegius or st. eloi , a french ecclesiastic lived from 588 to 659 A.D. learned the goldsmith trade and gained the favor of clotaire 11 by skill in making a throne. he was cheif counsellor to dagobert1 bishop of noyon in 639 A.D. and is the patron saint of goldsmiths. a very nice colorful stein!! add $14.95 to the total amount for shipping /insurance included u.s.a. thanks for looking! B.P.R.
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