Antique Mettlach V&B Beer Stein Etched #1403 Bowling Scene by C.Worth c.1899 For Sale

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Antique Mettlach V&B Beer Stein Etched #1403 Bowling Scene by C.Worth c.1899

Description: Antique German beer stein made by Villeroy and Boch/Mettlach - the most famous beer stein manufacturer. Made in the "etched" technique, the famous Mettlach etched production made it so famous.

Nice, very detailed etched decorations showing a bowling alley with people playing, drinking, and smoking long German pipes. Very interesting collection of old German types.

The design of the stein was created and signed by Christian Worth, a prominent and the most famous artist who worked for Mettlach for many years and created many beautiful steins.  The characters on the picture are portrayed with many details - you can notice the clothing details, facial impressions, etc. 

The stein is marked with the Mettlach incised tower mark, model number 1403 and 89 for the year of production 1899. There is also the "geschutzt" mark - the patent mark for the design.

The lid is inlaid with ceramic decorative etched inlay in the same manner as the body, showing the pin placements in the German version of bowling. The thumblift is shaped like a sitting gnome holding a beer stein. 

The stein large and impressive, standing 8.5" tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5L capacity. The stein is in excellent pristine condition - there is no damage or repairs, clean white interior. The lid shows some pewter oxidation. 

Reference#:   Condition: Excellent w/minor pewter oxidation Year: c.1899 Country: Germany Maker: Mettlach Height: 8.5 in Materials: Stoneware
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