Stein Collectors International
 
~ Dies kleine Ding bracht jeder Zeit ~
 
The verse is on the lid of the Natural Science book stein marked with the Mettlach logo and 2001 E, ca. 1900. The verse implies that matters of the heart can supercede any careful scientific endeavors.
 
Dies kleine Ding bracht jeder Zeit
die Weisen in Verlegenheit.
This tiny object could always devise
ways to embarrass the wise.
 
 
Translation: Les Hopper compilation
Photo credit: Andre Ammelounx - The Stein Auction Co.