Antique Stoneware German Beer Stein Bavarian Trade Show withMunich Child c. 1912

  

Antique Stoneware German Beer Stein Bavarian Trade Show w/Munich Child c. Description: Antique German beer stein made of saltglazed stoneware.

Decorated with enamel painting of some different occupational tools and the inscription: "Bayrische Gewerbeschau Munchen 1912". There is a picture of Munich Child underneath the tools - that was the symbol of the city of Munich.

The Bavarian Trade Show in 1912 was a unique one time event that intended to show the German and foreign public the efficiency and quality of Bavarian handcrafts and Bavarian industries. It was a big deal at the time, many posters, postcards and even postmarks were issued to celebrate the Show.

There was a similar show in 1922, after the WWI in Munich but that time it was all German show, not just Bavarian. The lid is pewter with the Trade show dedication - it was made for this specific stein. The design is not signed but judging from some evidence I think it was made by Paul Neu - a prominent grafic designer of the period who also made some posters for the Show..

Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. 6.75 tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5 L capacity. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The item "Antique Stoneware German Beer Stein Bavarian Trade Show withMunich Child c. 1912" is in sale since Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany". The seller is "beer-stein" and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.