~ Halte Maß in allen Dingen ~
 
This is a good philosophy on this relief stein probably by Adolph Diesinger and marked only "Germany B", ca. 1900.
 
Halte Maß in allen Dingen
nur nicht im Lieben, Trinken und Singen.
Hold to moderation in all things
just not in loving, drinking and singing.
 

This verse, minus the word "Lieben" is also found on this relief art nouveau pattern stein by Marzi & Remy, mold #928. This mold and pattern is found with many different verses on the shield.
 
 
Translation: Roy De Selms
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