Kitchenware & Cookware

German Ceramic Beer Stein with Pewter Lid

$15.00

Description

This striking vintage German ceramic beer stein features an rich amber/ochre glaze with deeply detailed relief decoration. The body showcases multiple oval medallions depicting classical warrior and armored figures, flanked by ornate columns with face masks and intricate scrollwork borders. The decorative handle is fully formed with scroll details and leaf motifs. The stein is topped with a functional hinged pewter lid complete with a thumb-lift lever. The lid interior shows minor age crazing typical of vintage ceramics, but the exterior body is free of chips, cracks, or repairs. The overall relief work is crisp and well-preserved. Approximate height: 10-11 inches. This stein makes an excellent display piece or functional collectible. Will be carefully double-boxed with bubble wrap for safe shipping. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask questions before purchasing.

Condition

Good

Minor crazing visible on lid interior glaze; overall body shows no chips or cracks. Pewter lid hinge and thumb lift intact and functional. Glaze is rich and vibrant amber/ochre with detailed relief work in excellent shape.

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This charming pair of footed pressed glass salt cellars exemplifies the decorative tabletop artistry popular in American and European households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The bold swag-and-tassel cut pattern around the bowl rim and the faceted pedestal base reflect the period's love of ornate, light-catching glassware at even the most intimate scale. Salt cellars of this style were standard fixtures on Victorian and Edwardian dining tables, presented alongside individual salt spoons for each diner — a tradition that speaks to an era of formal entertaining and meticulous table setting. The generous open-bowl form suggests these may have also served as individual nut or condiment dishes. The matched pair format is particularly desirable among collectors, making these an attractive find for anyone assembling a period table setting or building a pressed glass collection.

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