Antique German Pewter Lidded Beer Stein | Villeroy & Bach Mettlach | Bavaria Munich Child 1800s Mettlach 1526

This exquisite Antique German Pewter Lidded Beer Stein, crafted by Villeroy & Bach in the late 1800s, showcases intricate design elements including three stunning pottery transfer panels. Each panel depicts significant Bavarian landmarks, with one featuring the statue in Bavaria, another illustrating the charming Munich Child sipping a stein and inscribed with "Gruss aus Munchen" (Greetings from Munich), and the third showcasing the iconic Kgl. Hofbrauhaus, the historic royal Bavarian brew house. In remarkable condition, this half-liter stein has no chips or scratches, marked and stamped on the bottom with the collector's Mettlach 1526 designation.

The centerpiece of the stein, the M�nchner Kindl (Munich Child), symbolizes the city, evolving from a hooded monk to a delightful child since its inception in 1239. Perfect for collectors, beer enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative piece, this high-quality pewter stein embodies Bavarian culture and heritage. Holding alongside the Bavaria statue and Hofbräuhaus design elements, each sip will transport you to the heart of Munich, making it an ideal gift for Oktoberfest celebrations, housewarmings, or as a nostalgic remembrance from your travels to Germany.

Fully Detailed Description:
Antique German Pewter Lidded Beer Stein circa late 1800s by Villeroy & Bach, Mettlach, Germany. This stein features a pewter hinged lid, and three pottery transfer panels for the design, one depicting a statue in Bavaria, the second depicting the Munich Child sipping a stein and says "Gruss aus Munchen" (Greetings from Munich), and the third panel depicting the Kgl. Hofbrauhaus , the historic royal bavarian brew house. The stein is in excellent condition, no chips or scratches whatsoever to the pottery, which is stamped and marked on the bottom. This design is Mettlach 1526 and is the half-liter volume. Created as the coat-of-arms or archival seal of Munich in 1239, the centrally depicted Munchner Kindl (Munich Child) has evolved from a hooded monk standing in front of Munich's gate to a charming child and symbol of the city. The Bavaria statue and the Hofbrauhaus, two famous Munich landmarks, are pictured on the sides of the stein.

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