W-79-0453
German Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Pewter Mounted Stoneware 1/2 L Beer Stein
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DETAILS
An antique ale stein decorated in relief with two figures toasting over a sign topped by a lizard. The sign is marked (German): Quoilt dich der durst mein Durst, mein lieber Sohn, Bedenk' die Alten tranken schon.
PATTERN/MODEL
2943
COLOR(S)
Pale grey-green, tan
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Germany
MAKER
Villeroy & Boch (Mettlach, Germany, 1836-present) | Founders: François Boch & Nicolas Villeroy
MARKS
Mercury inkstamp: Villeroy & Boch / Mettlach. Impressed: 2943 / 18 / 80
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1880
DIMENSIONS
Width 3.75 Depth 5.5 Height 6.5 inches
Size: 1/2 Liter
