Great Reinhold Merkelbach 1L Beer Stein - Lowenbraukeller

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Wonderful full color pottery transfer decorated stein in the 1 L size. Scarce front scene is the Lowenbraukeller in Munich. The brewery was formally incorporated in 1872 under the name Aktienbrauerei zum Löwenbräu . As brewer and owner, Ludwig Brey acquired the neighboring properties of Nikolaus Nassl, a "Bierwirt" (seller of beer). By Brey's order in 1882 and 1883, the Rank brothers built the Löwenbräukeller , according to the plans of Professor Albert Schmidt on the brewery's property. The grand opening of the Löwenbräukeller was on 14 June 1883. In 1886 the lion trademark was registered. Around the turn of the century Löwenbräu was the largest brewery in Germany, though strongly dependent on exports. Marked #537 on the base as well as the RM star factory mark. ca 1890. Excellent quality pewter lid, dolphin thumblift. excellent condition, old repair to the handle using the staple technique. 11" tall bierkrug bierseidel brauereikrug Posted with eBay for iPad