~ Viel besser krähet jeder Hahn ~
 
A little lubrication makes the wheels turn better is the theme of this cute relief stein, ca. 1900.
 
Viel besser krähet jeder Hahn,
wenn er die Kehle feuchtet an.
Every rooster crows much better
when he wets his throat.
 
 
Translation: Les Hopper compilation
Photo credit: Unknown