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From: Frank
Remote Name: 12.64.180.119
Date: 02/09/2004
Time: 06:25:07 AM
From the Beer Stein Library (www.beerstein.net) — Unfortunately, I can't reproduce the photos in this response, but the earlyware version of the stein shown in the catalog looks just like yours. Hope that helps
METTLACH STEIN CATALOG
“Hunting” Catalog No. 24
Relief, 1.0L, figural inlaid lid (hops bud or dog head). Also produced in a 0.5L version.
Text: “Kein grösser Gut als froher Muth.” (There is no greater possession than a happy disposition.) “Nach hetzen u. jagen, ein Trunk mit Behagen.” (After chasing and shooting, a drink is a pleasure.) “Das küssen in Ehren, dem Jäger nicht zu wehren.” (An honorable kiss cannot be denied the hunter.) “Uns schenkt Gott einen sanften Tod” (God blesses us with a gentle death.)
A somewhat differently configured, early version of this stein exists with the same relief scenes, but a different lid inlay. It can be found in various color combinations consisting principally of brown, beige and white.
Price Ranges 1.0L: $350-$450 0.5L: $250-$325
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