~ Nicht Schon'res kann es auf der Welt ~ | |
This porcelain stein with lithophane was made for members for a Cycling Club in Germany ca. 1890's (handle and body like 1899 regimental) and decorated by Hermann Böhme of Chemnitz, Saxony. The inscriptions on the center shield are: "Deutscher Radfahrer Bund" (German Cyclist's Club) and "All Heil" (Hail (or health) to all). The side scenes show a Penny Farthing or High Wheeler Bike and the phrase "Rad Heil" (ride healthy or hail bicycle riding). The text indicates that cycling was a healthy and sportsmanlike endeavor. | |
Nicht Schon'res kann es auf der Welt für Menschenkinder geben als in der Tasche etwas Geld ein fröhlich Radfahrleben. Das Amor Bundesmitglied ist in jedem Radfahrorden das weiß je jeder Bicyclist und ist es drum geworden |
Indeed nothing in the world can be given to mankind's children, but some money in the pocket (and) a happy cyclist's life. The devotion (of the) association member is (found) in each cycling organization. Every bicyclist knows that and that's what it's all about. |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Chris Wheeler |