~ All' neun und Kranz beim Kegelspiel ~
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This is a large etched stein marked with the Mettlach logo, mold #2958,
and dated 1910. The game being played here is Kegeln (Skittles or Nine-Pins).
All nine is like a strike in bowling, but the "wreath" is taking down the eight
surrounding pins and leaving the 5-pin in the center standing and is worth
more points than the strike. The second line might need some more work.
Also see "Alle Neune" translation.
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All' neun und Kranz beim Kegelspiel -
Wer das nicht schiebt, der schiebt nicht viel.
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All nine and wreath at the "Skittles" game -
He who doesn't play, doesn't play much.
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