Gambrinus Regensburg Stoneware Masskrug / /Maßkrug

From the collection of Jorge O. Soriano

DO YOU KNOW THE AGE??? GAMBRINUS REGENSBURG STONEWARE MASSKRUG / /MAßKRUG

Massive Masskrug!!!

See link on the “Legend of Gambrinus” in the description section. Very cool!

UNUSUAL "S" LOOKING MARK TOP-FRONT-CENTER

Open Three (3) Ring Hinge.

Exquisite pottery detail

Hairline crack near bottom of handle cannot be felt with hand nor does it affect the structural integrity of the masskrug.

There is an engraved oval mark backside of thumblift?

THIS LITTLE GUY IS TRYING TO TELL US SOMETHING, I BELIEVE. Do YOU KNOW WHAT THat MIght ????? PLEASE SEE PICTURES TO FOLLOW FOR POSSIBLE ANSWERS???

THE LID'S BRUSHED PAINTED COLORS ARE SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. Pink, orange, yellow, green.

Check out the attire: boots, gloves, hat, coat.

SEE STYLE OF HAT, WW1? ALSO NOTICE HE HAS SOMETHING STRAPPED OVER HIS SHOULDER ONTO HIS BACK?? Is he a WW1 Bugler Soldier???

White painted section of hat has to be a clue, I think, of who this character is symbolizing???

No marks.

Notes found inside masskrug.

This is a very unique (maybe rare?) Gambrinus Maßkrug. I certainly have never seen one like it.

For starters, it does not have the usual 1L mark on the side or center. There is what appears to be the letter “S” on top-front-center Not sure what it signifies and if it helps to date the stein???

Next, there is a small man sitting atop the lid using both hands to hold a giant (relatively) frothy mug of brew. The details and colors are truly beautiful and his facial expression and the colors of his eyes are very realistic. He has something strapped over his shoulder onto his back? I’m not sure what to make of him with that style of hat, his boots with orange colored tops, and the orange banner or whatever it is wrapped around him. There is something more than meets the eye here, I believe. Also, is “he” made of pottery? I think so.

Next, look at the beautiful brushed, lite colors on the inlay (pink, blue, green, orange). I’m not sure exactly what the lid is made from; it looks a bit different from my other Gambrinus Masskrugs.

This one is definitely much larger than 1 L., but its exact capacity remains uncertain???

The strap is tight and the tang is firmly affixed to the lid. The body is in fine condition and very clean. There is a hairline crack barely visible on the bottom part of handle that cannot be felt and does not affect its structural integrity or presentation.

I found two notes inside this masskrug; see last image.

Lastly, just look at the detail on body of this massive Gambrinus!!! What’s not to like about it!?

Note: I forgot to mention, there is definitely some engraving on backside of thumb-lift, but I can’t make it out. Fortunately I have lots of pictures for this one.


THE LEGEND of GAMBRINUS:

The legendary and mythical figure, Gambrinus, dates, shall we say, way back. But perhaps the best information I have read on the legend of Gambrinus is here: [link],Tacitus%20in%20about%2098%20CE.

I personally love the legend of Gambrinus and the lidded Regensburg Gambrinus Maßkrugs! I would like to find a hand-painted body of one, which I have never seen.

As always, I very much welcome your feedback to help fill in my unknowns or uncertainties, or to correct errors. But most importantly, to learn and share our common passion for the world of steins.

Cheers!
Prost!

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