This miniature mug Munich child (German - Münchner Kind) volume 1 / 8 (0.125) liters was made in the period 1900-1910.
Around 1900 in Germany came into fashion souvenirs for children in the form of porcelain or ceramic mugs. These were not just the usual gifts in the form of bright toys. Mug for a child had a double meaning. On the one hand, it is still the same gift, pleasant to any child. On the other hand, it's no longer just a trinket. It's a functional item for drinking children's beverages. This item was also important to children because it allowed them to feel a bit more mature. Having their own personal mug meant being more grown-up.
Thus, by 1900, the Germans had developed a unique classification of beer mugs based on their size.
The smallest of these are called Kinderkrüge (children's mugs) and were given to children on special occasions, such as birthdays, name days, religious confirmation ceremonies, or simply for behaving well.
Mugs of medium size, ranging from 0.5 to 1 liter, are called Trinkkrüge (drinking mugs) and were used for drinking at home or in taverns. Large mugs are called "Bringkrüge" or "Holkrüge" (mugs for carrying beer). They were 2 liters or more in volume. They were taken to the local brewery or tavern to be filled with beer and brought home. They were used to store beer for a short time and serve it to friends.
I learned about this from the article "Münchner Kindl vs. Münchner Mädl", written by Roy De Selms for the international beer mug collector's magazine "Prosit" in August 2014. [link]
In our case, we are dealing with Kinderkrüge. Moreover, it is decorated with the symbols of HB, the famous Munich beer hall Hofbräuhaus (German: Hofbräuhaus, "Court Brewery"). This means that one of the child's parents or other relatives brought him a mug from the Hofbräuhaus gift shop as a gift.
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| type | Munich Child stein | material | stoneware |
| producer | mold | - | |
| designer/decorator | |||
| capacity | 1/8 | ||
| design date | 1890-1900 | ||
| height | 8.0 cm (appx. 3.1 inches.) |
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