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Arthur, I was only able to see one photo of each stein. The first is certainly Mettlach #1796, and was designed by Christian Warth. That thumblift if very interesting. The other is a relief not made by Mettlach. See if there is a mold number either on the bottom or around the back of the stein.
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I was able to copy and paste to see more of the second stein: It’s produced by the Reinhold Merkelbach factory, #1206. Both are between the rare/common. In terms of values, the Mettlach at mint condition would be $300-400, the relief $60-80.
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Arthur, your Merkelbach stein was made around 1900 give or take a few years. “Relief” refers to the raised texture on the outside of the stein. Notice the difference with your Mettlach, which is called “etched.” Another common type is smooth with a decal transfer. Mettlach’s version of that is called “print under glaze” or “PUG.” I hope that you keep your steins rather than try to sell them. You have a great beginning for a collection.
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