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I’m not sure you have the lettering entirely correct, but it’s difficult to see in the photo. Also, a close up or enlargement of the entire scene might provide more context for what is signified here. Steve Johnson wrote an article in Prosit titled “The August Saeltzer Studio and the Transfer Decorating of Louis Martini” (June 2011) which dealt with porcelain steins with decorative characteristics similar to your stein. The great majority of porcelain steins produced ca. 1900 are not marked as to manufacturer. The lid engraving does not specify either a birthday or a wedding, but it was presented to Küneth in remembrance of some occurrence on July 11, 1886.

Actually, if you look closely at the stein and keep context in mind, you will conclude that it reads “fabrication”. Nice stein.

Rich, it’s not clear what your question is. If you search Google for BURGERLICHES BRAUHAUS MUNCHEN you will find lots of information about the brewery, and lots of images of steins from this brewery. I’m tempted to think that your stein is circa 1900 rather than post-war, but that is simply a guess without seeing photos.

This is a pouring (or master) stein and a matching goblet. It’s a well-designed piece, employing acid etching to create a matte finish for the ram’s heads. I don’t believe the manufacturer has ever been identified, but it was probably made circa 1900. That said, the value in mint condition might be $200, but that is greatly diminished by the crack. Enjoy it as a shelf piece.

Mark, did you click on the link in the navigation bar for Chapters? If you scroll down on that page you will see that the Golden Gate Zecher cover Northern California, and a link is provided to reach the chapter contact.

You probably already know that Liezen is a municipality in Austria, population around 8,000. Your jug does not have the crackled glaze of old faience, in fact it looks quite new. I suspect it is at most 30-40 years old.

Ken S., your identification is correct. Your stein is from the 2nd Nassau Field Artillery Regt. Nr. 63, raised in 1899, garrisoned in Frankfurt and Mainz. The Reservist served in another unit at the time he began his service, then was reassigned to the 63rd. From what I can see, this is not a howitzer battery. I’m not qualified to comment on value.

There are two chapters in that area. If you click on Chapters in the navigation bar, you will find a chapter directory which includes a link to contact them.

Robert, I am also a student of studentica, and many of the student steins appearing in various articles on this site are mine. I am also whittling my collection down, one piece at a time.

Do you have the CD titled SCC 2015? Are you a member of a student society?

The “FR” stands for Friedrich Rex (King Friedrich). These initials are a part of the helmet, and consequently have no direct relationship with Bismarck.

Click on Chapters (above), then scroll down to Gateway Steiners where you can send an email to the chapter contact.

This is a dedication from one student to another. Both were members of a student association (fraternity), and Horte gave the stein to Lander at Christmas time in 1885.

You’ve made some errors in reading and transcribing the inscription, which should read

L. Horte [Zirkel] s/l LBB. A. Lauder [Zirkel] z. Frdl. Erg. Wurzburg Weinachten 1885.

The Zirkel is a special ligature which was created specifically for the particular association, and usually features the first letter of the association name. It was commonly used behind a person’s name to indicate that they were a member of that particular society.

This inscription translates as

L. Horte [Zirkel] (to) his dear Leibbruder (brother for life) A. Lauder in fond memory of Wurzburg, Christmas, 1885

There are several articles in the Reading Room which will explain all of this.

You don’t need to have all the answers to write an article, a puzzling question is just as interesting, especially since you have photos of some steins that no one has seen.

I think the absence of a reply indicates that you already know more about these steins than any of our members. As “prototypes of the prototypes” there is unlikely to be much published information about them.