Kitchenware & Cookware

German Stoneware Beer Stein with Pewter Lid

$38.00

Description

Beautiful antique German stoneware beer stein featuring a stunning cobalt blue glaze with intricate raised relief decoration including edelweiss flowers and scrollwork. The stein features a pewter hinged lid with decorative thumb lift and finial top. A hand-painted scenic panel depicts a traditional Alpine or folk scene, typical of late 19th to early 20th century German craftsmanship. Condition is Good — the stoneware body and glaze are intact with no chips or cracks detected. The pewter lid shows light age patina and minor surface wear consistent with its age. Some minor paint loss on the scenic panel. Decorative beaded borders and lower floral band are crisp and well-preserved. Approximate height with lid: 7-8 inches. This stein will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and double-boxed for safe shipping. International buyers welcome — please request a shipping quote. A wonderful addition to any stein or German collectibles collection.

Condition

Good

Overall good condition with vibrant cobalt blue glaze intact. Some minor wear and light scratching visible on pewter lid. Raised edelweiss and floral relief decoration appears intact. A few small areas of paint loss on scenic panel. No chips or cracks visible.

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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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