~ All' neun und Kranz beim Kegelspiel ~ | |
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. | |
All' neun und Kranz beim Kegelspiel - Wer das nicht schiebt, der schiebt nicht viel. |
All nine and wreath at the "Skittles" game - He who doesn't play, doesn't play much. |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |