Done in the style of their 1526 student steins but not one. This represents the Karlsruhe Turnverein. Founded in 1846, It's the oldest sports club in Karlsruhe. This apparently represents Fecht Abteilung (Fencing Division) which was originally founded in 1860 and re-founded in 1911. The signature on the back is that of Karl Schneph, likely the original owner. The writing on the base is The writing on the bottom is „L. Lautenschläger Karlsruhe…“ with an indecipherable address. The fencing division has been dissolved but the club is still active in Karlsruhe. Information courtesy of Walter Swett.
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