~ Wer weis' will werden ohne Müh ~ | |
This stein was designed by Franz Ringer ca. early 1900's. It is a souvenier stein from the city of Nürnberg extolling one of the advantages of coming to Nürnberg. The funnel referred to is the Nürnberger Trichter (Nürnberg Funnel) a jocular description of a mechanical way of learning and teaching. The phrase is familiar in German-speaking countries and dates back to the 17th century. Also shown below is a 1910 Nuremberg poster stamp depicting the Nürnberg funnel in use. | |
Wer weis' will werden ohne Müh der kanns alleine nur allhie denn Nürnberg hat ein Trichterlein womit weis'heit giesset ein. Gruss aus Nürnberg |
Whoever wants to become wise without effort can only do it here for Nürnberg has a little funnel with which wisdom is poured in. Greetings from Nürnberg |
Conditoreiwaren Leonh. Teichmann Zum Nürnberger Trichter Firma besteht seit 1863 Fehlt dir's an Weisheit in manchen Dingen. Lass dir von Nürnberg den Trichter bringen. Confectionery Wares - Leonhard Teichmann To the Nuremberg Funnel Firm operating since 1863 If you are lacking knowledge in many things, then let the Nuremberg Funnel bring them to you. Note: Confectionery wares were the tools, like funnels, used in making candies and other sweets (confections). |
Translation credit: Bruce Malchow Photo credit: Rich Stattler |