| ~ Hab einen Pfennig so lieb wie vier ~ | |
| This seems to be an old saying meaning having something is better than nothing and make do with what you have. The stein is marked with the Merkelbach & Wick logo, ca. late 1800's. | |
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Hab einen Pfennig so lieb wie vier, hast du kein Wein so trinke Bier. |
(To) have a penny (is) as good as four, (if) you have no wine, then drink beer. |
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Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |