Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Breweriana
Lot 235

GERMAN METTLACH TRUMPETER LARGE CERAMIC STEIN

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

GERMAN METTLACH TRUMPETER LARGE CERAMIC STEIN, GERMAN METTLACH LARGE CERAMIC STEIN, mold number 1562, having etched design with polychrome hand-painted decoration depicting the Trumpeter of Sackingen featuring a gentleman in a feathered hat, his trumpet over his right shoulder, and walking stick in left hand, pewter lid, thumbrest with a shield and cannon motif, 5.65L size. Impressed abbey with "METTLACH / VB" and "GEGEN NACHBILDUNG / GESCHUTZ." marks to base, additional impressed and hand-brushed numerals. Late 19th/early 20th century. 21 1/2" HOA. 
Literature: Kirsner - The Mettlach Book (Third Edition), p. 74, #1562.

Condition

Excellent visual condition, having restoration to lower part of handle and a very minute flake to gilt band below image.