Reinhold Merkelbach Steins by Herta Kasten
Photo credits: Walt Vogdes

Reinhold Merkelbach form 2085, 0.5L, designed by Herta Kasten for a student competition in 1908. The decorative band around the center of the body contains the opening words of the popular student drinking song, "Gaudeamus Igitur", while the relief owl at the top of the handle reminds the student of a more serious purpose than drinking in the Bierstube.
Another view of form 2085 by Herta Kasten. Reinhold Merkelbach form 2060, 0.5L, also designed by Herta Kasten.