| ~ Hoch lebe die edele Buchdruckerkunst ~ | |
| This stein is a printer's occupational marked with the Mettlach logo, mold number 2727 and dated 1901. | |
| Hoch lebe die edele Buchdruckerkunst! | Long live the noble printer's craft! |
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Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |