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From: Jim
Remote Name: 68.50.123.7
Date: 02/23/2004
Time: 05:00:23 PM
Deb,
Item 3276340264 is a Reinhold Merkelbach stein circa 1945-1964
Item 3276365107 contemporary Gerz, value about the same, around $20 at most. Depends on the people that see it, as with all auctions.
The musical stein to me appears to be Japanese and not German, but dont quote me on that. Our musical steins sell for around $30-$50 on eBay, but most of the ones we sell are much larger and more decorative then the one you have pictured.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! Trust me, been there done that! Of interest to you, on this site would be a listing of basic makers marks:
http://www.steincollectors.org/library/articles/marks/marks.htm
Also check out the late Les Hopper's website:
http://members.cox.net/leshopper/
May be a good idea for you to join the Beer Stein library located at:
There is a fee involved (also if you were to join the host organization of this site, stein collectors, inc) but well worth it. The library has alot of great information and grows regularly.
Once you know the basics, there will be a less chance of you getting burnt by someone telling you something that is not true. Email me at auctions@lowpricegifts.com if you want. We are PS'ers as well and list steins just about everyday.
Hope this helps.
Jim