The mug is made by casting glass into a mold under pressure. The absence of a mark indicating the size of the mug's capacity suggests that it was manufactured between 1870 and 1880. The mug's lid features a three-hinge lift mechanism. This indicates that the mug was produced no later than 1880.
The uniqueness of the mug lies in the fact that its tin lid is inlaid with a polished crystal of rock crystal. This is a labor-intensive and expensive process. As a result, the crystal insert was made to order. This may explain why there are no identifying inscriptions or engravings on the mug. After all, why would you want to ruin a masterpiece?
The glass beer mug is best viewed in video format. You can watch a video about this mug at this link:
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| type | stein | material | glass |
| producer | mold | - | |
| designer/decorator | |||
| capacity | ~ 0,5 | ||
| design date | 1870-1880 | ||
| height | 14.0 cm (appx. 5.5 inches.) |