Vintage German Figural Salt Glaze Lidded Beer Stein NR

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This Auction Is For An Impressive Looking German Salt Glazed Figural Beer Stein I know little about this stein so I can only tell you what I can see. What is visible is described below, the rest I will leave it up to the many pictures I have provided to say the rest. As you can see from in the pictures it is A Beautiful Stein and a Great Display Piece. It measures Approx 7.5" Tall and Approx 5 1/2" across including the handle and his big belly. It doesn't have any marks on it that I'm able to see, no liter or makers marks so I can't tell you how old it is or who created it. I am not an expert on the subject even though I've collected steins for years, Steins with marks I can identify, so any help I can get from the Experts on this one would be appreciated. I'll go on with what I CAN see, it is a Grey Stoneware Salt Glazed Stein with Cobalt details, this one is a little more colorful than the normal grey and cobalt Salt glazed steins, the scrolled leaf pattern through the center and the top of his helmet are a forest green color, his hair, the diamond pattern at the base of his helmet, shirt sleeves and the every other spike around the base are a brownish color. Lots of detail, from the scowling eyes, the hands holding his satisfied belly to the different patterns scrolled throughout. If you are interested in this piece please read the Condition paragraph below, it is Sold As Pictured and As Described . Condition, I believe it to be in Good Condition for it's old age. The things I can see that make it not perfect is the Lid; on the left sided is bent (See picture # 4) and t are two small chips to the glaze on the top w the head meets the pewter lid, the other is also on the base of the head w the lid and handle meet the head, (See picture # 6 ) they are around the base so they're not really visible unless you are looking for them. Just a guess but it may have happened when the stoneware head was put in the pewter lid ring or it may have come out at one time and someone re-attached it, I have no idea as it was this way when I purchased it. The head is not firmly attached to the pewter ring, you can move it in the front but it does not come off when the lid is lifted. I suppose it would come off if you tried to pull it off but why would you. On the thumb lift, the curve is made so that it fits your thumb and rests on your pointing finger perfectly when the lid is lifted. The pewter could use a polish but I will leave that to the new owner. In the picture of the handle t is an indentation that appears to be a chip but I believe this happened in the creation of stein as it is glazed in that spot. Any other white spots on the stoneware in the pictures are from the flash. T you have it, I have told you everything that I'm able to see, if you are looking for a Very Nice Looking Stein to add to your collection this is one, if you are looking for perfection please don't bid, this is not the one for you. I do combine shipping on multiple winning auctions and will be posting other German Steins in the next couple of days so ... PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT MY other items ! The Winning Bidder will pay actual shipping charges determined by your Zip Code, please use the attached shipping calculator to estimate shipping for your area. It will be Carefully packaged and shipped Buyer's Choice of either Priority Mail (2 - 3 Day Delivery) or Parcel Post (2-9 Business Day Delivery) the day after payment is received. Thanks for Looking & Happy Bidding! read more

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