~ Grüss Gott! auf der Alm ~ | |
This pottery stein by Merkelbach & Wick was probably made and decorated in 1906 for a Schützenverein (shooting club) founded in 1881 near Munich judging from the lid and thumb lift decorations. Grüss Gott! is the common greeting in Bavaria. | |
Grüss Gott! auf der Alm 1881 Zur Errinnerung a.d. 25 Gründungsfest 1906 |
Greetings on the mountain pasture! 1881 In remembrance of the 25th founding celebration 1906 |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |