Brauerei Sauer – Gunzendorf - Maßkrug
This 1L salt-glazed stoneware mug likely dates to the post-war decades, probably the 1950s–60s. It features a smooth beige-gray body with no visible potter’s throw lines inside or out, and a cobalt blue transfer design on the front framed in an oval. The central image shows a house or stylized church or castle atop a hill surrounded by trees, with Senftenberg printed beneath. The surrounding text reads Brauerei (left), Sauer (right), and Gunzendorf (below), all in bold, clean lettering. The capacity mark 1L is incised deeply on the side in a fishhook-style “L,” accompanied by a calibration line ending in hash marks. The large handle appears hand-applied. The base is unmarked and shows the typical rough texture of post-war mass-produced steins.
Brauerei Sauer, located in Gunzendorf in Upper Franconia (Bavaria), is a traditional family brewery with roots dating back to the 1800s, though its current form was solidified in the 20th century. Gunzendorf is a small village near Buttenheim, and the Sauer family has maintained its brewing heritage through generations, producing classic Franconian lagers with regional character. The name Senftenberg appearing in the design likely references the hill or castle ruins above Gunzendorf, which is locally known as Burg Senftenberg, an important landmark in the area. Brauerei Sauer remains in operation today as a respected part of the Franconian brewing tradition.
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| type | stein | material | stoneware |
| producer | mold | - | |
| designer/decorator | |||
| capacity | 1L. | ||
| design date | c. 1950s - 1960s |
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