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This unusual terracotta pouring stein was made by Chamotte Waaren-Fabrik (Clay Goods Factory) located Teplitzer Bohemia/Austria.
Chamotte, also known as Grog or firesand, is a clay used in making ceramics.
More information on the factory can be found in Chris Wheeler's Steinmarks under Josef Strnact.
The verse gives smart advice to adher to when planning an evening out drinking. This verse can also be found with variations in the following translations: Ein wackerer Zecher steckt sich fein and Ein kluger Zecher der steckt fein. | |
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Ein echter Zecher der steckt fein, der Schlüssel zum Haus Morgens ein. |
A true boozer pockets away the key to the house in the morning. |
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Translation: Roy De Selms/John Piet Photo credit: Unknown |