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Mettlach Stein? Value?

From: Larry
Remote Name: 76.20.143.152
Date: 11/13/2011
Time: 09:33:51 PM

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Infomation from a Postcard... MONTE'S RATHSKELLER John R and Milwaukee Detroit, Michigan The largest known Stein in the World. It is a unique Stein, the Reproduction of David Tenier's Masterpiece, Marvelous in Workmanship. and one of the best examples of Ceramic and Pewter Art in the World. (Reference • Encyclopedia Americana) Another Description... HUGE, 57 'tall, Pottery Relief. Monumental, elaborate outdoor gathering scene wraps around the body. Various animals are featured in oval panels around the upper and lower body. Magnificent 18” pewter lid and finial with built in music box. Relief pewter base, with shields and three Mettlach inlays set into it like medallions. Extremely Rare [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/2lay0ih.jpg[/IMG