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October 27, 2015 at 4:00 pm in reply to: Please help identify this stein #27756

Wiking44
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Depending on how well received a particular mould was it could have generated thousands of steins.

The glass lid is probably uncommon, but not really rare. In my limited time looking at non-military steins I’ve seen ones like this before. Sometimes you’ll find colored glass and those look very nice in my opinion.

Without any kind of maker’s mark it would be difficult to determine manufacturer without some luck and extensive research, but my uneducated guess is that it is indeed German.
October 7, 2015 at 1:18 pm in reply to: Current Stein values #27615

Wiking44
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I have a hard time with ‘value’ questions. The bottom line is that no matter what you collect, the value is what people are willing to pay for it. I collect military steins. Specifically from the period 1914 – 1945. Both Kirsner’s auction site and Fox auctions have sold steins for way more than I’m willing to pay…but obviously someone is so if you go to the right place you can get more for your item.

In my case I’m patient and I’m able to find the items for my collection for half of what they go for on those auction sites. I use Kirsner’s old books to determine ‘relative’ value. In other words, if he said one was worth $300 and the other was worth $100 back in 1995 then I keep that in mind when looking.

Personally, if I were selling, I’d go Kirsner or Fox simply because they sell steins at a premium price and have a good reputation with collectors. But I won’t buy there unless I hit the lottery. lol
July 20, 2015 at 11:26 pm in reply to: Military Stein #27331

Wiking44
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Thanks Lyn…my problem with the lid is that it is very shiny for an 80-year-old stein. I agree that the thumb lift is period…but I would think the lid would have more oxidation.
June 30, 2015 at 8:50 pm in reply to: Military Stein #27284
Wiking44
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Ah…now I see the base of the pottery wheel.

Yeah I didn’t see it in there. Even though it’s not in great shape it appears to be an uncommon stein.

The date on the second edition is 1996.

Thanks Ron.
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June 26, 2015 at 3:27 pm in reply to: May 2015 Featured Stein #27267

Wiking44
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Between this and the 2016 Convention issue I think I’m going to go have a beer.
June 18, 2015 at 12:52 am in reply to: Here's another one Ron #27207

Wiking44
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Ron:

Thanks. I’m certain my stein is 1/2 liter. I didn’t see the catalog on our site showing a 236H, but what you says makes sense. Agree with your assessment that this was a gift from ‘The Colonel’ to his subordinate Vikari. Wish I could get a better fix on the date, but thanks.

Steve:

Thanks. 🙂
May 30, 2015 at 7:48 pm in reply to: Regimental Stein – Input please Ron? John? #27106

Wiking44
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Yes, there is the backpack, a short-sword (could be bayonet but it’s got a guard on the handle), the crossed rifles, the shovel, the anchor, and an axe. 🙂

Pretty cool. Again I thank you for taking the time to share and help teach me.
May 30, 2015 at 5:46 pm in reply to: Regimental Stein – Input please Ron? John? #27104

Wiking44
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I looked more closely and it’s actually a W & B… which is Wieseler & Beeri

Wieseler and Beeri

“Süddeutsche Glasmanufaktur”
May 30, 2015 at 3:07 pm in reply to: Regimental Stein – Input please Ron? John? #27102

Wiking44
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Great information Ron. I knew it wasn’t a reservist stein. Wasn’t sure what to call it. Presentation stein perhaps? Thank you so much for taking the time to look at this and provide me your valuable insight. It does look like the paint was touched up, but when I check it with a pin as you suggest it does not penetrate. In fact, it’s very clear that the glaze is covering all of the paint. Have you seen other steins with ‘sloppy’ lines like this before?

I have looked a little on SteinMarks but as you know there is a lot of information there to go through…and I don’t even know where to start because the mark is all but indecipherable.

Here are some pictures of the handle.
May 29, 2015 at 7:55 pm in reply to: German Train Battalion Steins #27098
Wiking44
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May 29, 2015 at 1:47 pm in reply to: German Train Battalion Steins #27096

Wiking44
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John is correct. That is the listing I was referring to.

I’m caught by surprise on the word ‘Train’ being in a translator for German. I spoke it well enough to attend a German Military school back in the 1980s (Heereseinheitlichen Taktische Weiterbildung) and not once did I ever hear the word ‘train’ used to describe any logistical capability. Likely because it had fallen out of use. I do appreciate your insight.

I have a stein I’d like you guys to look at but haven’t had time to load the pics on a hosting site.
May 28, 2015 at 8:32 pm in reply to: Next Question – Tightening the strap #27091

Wiking44
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Thanks Ron. I have tried toothpicks, etc to hold it, but it just seems to stretch the tin instead of tightening it. Since these are for visitors to drink out of I suppose a little epoxy might do the trick. I don’t plan on re-selling these.

Appreciate the tip!
June 3, 2015 at 1:49 am in reply to: Next Question – Tightening the strap #27144

Wiking44
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Thank you Richard!
May 28, 2015 at 8:31 pm in reply to: German Train Battalion Steins #27090

Wiking44
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Ah…now I understand. I’m prior-service so I understand the concept of ‘trains’ very well. I do (did) speak decent German and their word for supplies is ‘Nachschub’, although that may be a modern term.

Thank you for your response. Interesting that they chose an English word to describe it.
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