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~ Wenn 8 Keile rings - umfallen ~ | |
This verse refers to an event in Nine-Pins (Skittles), the European version and precursor of our ten-pin bowling. The unmarked stein without lid is probably by Marzi & Remy, ca. 1900. | |
Wenn 8 Keile rings - umfallen, der König nur mehr steht allein, Ein Kranz! - Der muß vor Allen, das frohe Keglerherz erfreu'n. |
When 8 pins have fallen around, (and) only the kingpin stands alone, A wreath! - It must before all, give joy to the merry bowler's heart. |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |