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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Breweriana
Lot 233

GERMAN METTLACH WINE KEEPER LARGE CERAMIC STEIN

Estimate: $300 - $500
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 WINE KEEPER LARGE CERAMIC STEIN, mold number 1940, featuring the Keeper of the Wine Cellar depicting a young man standing in front of a barrel keg, holding a stein in each hand with hops surround, signed "Warth", inlaid ceramic lid with molded hop finial, engraved "Fr. Bachmann. / 1893." to top of cover, metal thumbrest with scroll and face design, 3L size. Impressed abbey with "METTLACH / VB" and "GEGEN NACHBILDUNG / GESCHUTZT." marks to base, additional impressed numerals. Late 19th century. 16 1/2" HOA. 
Literature: Kirsner - The Mettlach Book (Third Edition), p. 87, #1940. 

Condition

Excellent, undamaged condition.

Property of a Virginia Gentleman.