~ Unserm Collegen ~ | |
This is an occupational stein given to a fellow miner on his "Name's Day" (similar to Birthday), ca. 1900. See entries under "Namenstag" and "Glück auf!" (good luck!) for more extensive explanations of these terms. | |
Unserm Collegen Herrn Bern Lange zum Namenstage gewidmet von seinen Kameraden. |
To our colleague Mr. Bern Lange for (his) name's day given by his comrades. |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Andre Ammelounx - The Stein Auction Co. |