Antique Mettlach Villeroy & Boch Beer Stein 2430 3L Old German Drinker 1899

  

Antique Mettlach Villeroy & Boch. Beer Stein 2430 3L Old German Drinker with Saying Germany 1899. This is a beautifully etched 3 Liter stein by Villeroy and Boch in Mettlach, Germany in 1899.

The scene depicts a hunter drinking beer with the writing Die Kehl kostt veel! Which loosely translates to It costs much to quench a thirst. The rest of the body is decorated with grape vines. The top inlay has a nice pattern with a glazed decorative knob (I believe a barley grain) and a thumb lift with a face engraved. This would make a fantastic addition to your collection! On the bottom, it has the standard Mettlach Abby mark along with the Villeroy & Boch mark and the Mercury Mark (slightly faded). It also has 23 and 14 markings for quality control and 99 year code 1899. The stein measures 16-1/2'' height x diameter of 7 at the base and 4 1/2'' at the mouth. There is also a D stamped and 15 in ink on the bottom. This stein has been well-cared for and is in very good condition for a 120-year-old piece - there are no cracks, chips or crazing. It does show some wear in the normal places and the pewter. Lid has a beautiful patina. There are a couple minor spots where the artist over-painted, but these dont detract from the steins appearance. I have not cleaned this more than a dusting with a soft cloth. From a smoke free home. The item "Antique Mettlach Villeroy & Boch Beer Stein 2430 3L Old German Drinker 1899" is in sale since Friday, October 23, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany". The seller is "smyates1" and is located in Herndon, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Antique Beer Stein
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Theme: Breweriana, Beer
• Object Type: Lidded Stein
• Brand: Villeroy & Boch
• Country/Region: Germany