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~ Das asige Saufen der Forstknechte und Haidereiter ~
 
This is a fairly loose translation that I think catches the meaning and possibly is a quote of Frederick the Great who was a prolific writer and philosopher. The meaning would be that after the days work and a good drink, one must find a refuge for the night. The stein is marked with the Villeroy & Boch logo and mold number 406 and was decorated by van Hauten of Bonn ca. 1900. This might be considered a rare occupational stein.
 
Das asige Saufen
der Forstknechte und Haidereiter
muß endlich einmal ein Gade nehmen.

Friedericus Rex
After inspecting and drinking,
the game and woodlands keepers
must finally again take a hut.

King Frederick
 
 
Translation: Roy De Selms
Photo credit: Andre Ammelounx - The Stein auction Co.