Mold 3998 by R. Merkelbach. Photo courtesy A. Riley
Mold 3998 by R. Merkelbach. Photo courtesy A. Riley
Mold 3998 by R. Merkelbach. Photo courtesy A. Riley
This stein was produced by Reinhold Merkelbach as a souvenir item for the German tourist industry.
The shape of the foot rim (curves) indicates it was meant to contain a music box in the base. The decoration on the stein is a traditional scene of a farmer declaring his love to a woman. In his hand he is holding a heart.
These souvenir type steins have been produced in large volumes from the 1950's onwards and such steins are still being produced today.
For collectors they do not have a specific commercial value, and they can be picked up cheaply on many fleamarket or online auction site.
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| type | stein | material | stoneware |
| producer |
Reinhold Merkelbach producer info | mold | 3998 |
| designer/decorator | |||
| capacity | 1/2L | ||
| design date | 1950's to date |
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