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From: George Schamberger
Remote Name: 76.123.93.35
Date: 02/02/2011
Time: 04:59:32 PM
As you stated it is a Simon Peter Gerz stein, I estimate to be made between 1890 - 1910 As to the IHS it is not an Artist sign. It is called a "Christogram". The JHS or IHS monogram of the name Jesus (symbol of western Christianity). Hunters, mountain people, which live in the Alpine / Upper Bavaria area are for the most part " are very religiuos" The IHR is etched into his leather belt for his protection,(There is also a Church in a picture hanging on the wall,it gives the stein a semi-religiious theme. Sincerely George