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The first stein (tavern scene) was apparently made in 1902 to celebrate wedding anniversary. The second (miner) is modern, and the most appealing thing about it is the lid. The third and fourth steins are both old, circa 1890-1900,and both have modest appeal to collectors. The first one is more attractive, the second has the GK signature which will attract some collectors. Retail value is likely #1-$25-$35, #2-$10, #3-$25, #4-$15-$20.
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There are some amateurish pewter engravings perhaps done with a Dremel which detract from an otherwise attractive stein, but by and large the engraving on a lid does not affect value one way or the other. Personally, I like the personalization which often sheds light on the meaning of the stein to the original owner.
Regarding GK – some things remain a mystery 120+ years later. See
http://www.steinmarks.co.uk/pages/pv.asp?p=stein485Years ago I asked a knowledgeable collector how to tell if a stein was old or not. His answer was quite disappointing—”You just look at it.” Over the years as I gained knowledge, his statement has become much more sensible to me. What I mean by that is that I no longer have to look for specific clues, the answer is apparent. The style, particularly the coloration of the King Gambrinus stein is not the sort of things being produced today. No company today would produce a stein that does not show their corporate identity on the base. The base and the body of the stein both show marks accumulated over years of being both used and passed from owner to owner. The pewter of the lid is nicely patinated.
I hope this helps.
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