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Stein Collectors International |
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a brief compilation by Walt Vogdes |
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~ A Tongue-In-Cheek Glossary ~| Following are some of the terms which have recently come into widespread use in describing steins for sale. The definitions are offered with tongue-in-cheek, and we hope they give you a chuckle. |
| Old Very old Old, old |
These terms
actually have
multiple meanings: My father brought it back from Germany Dusty and dirty I can't remember when I bought it Sticky label on the bottom finally fell off It's always been in my family Marked Western Germany (pre-reunification) |
| Early | Best viewed before you've had your coffee |
| 18th century | Has a 4-digit form number starting with 17 |
| Beautiful | Bold, brilliant colors (one step away from fluorescent) |
| Pretty | Painted with an impressionist touch, best viewed from a distance |
| Fantastic Wow! Unbelievable Breathtaking! |
The primary meaning of these terms is "Won't someone please bid on this thing?" The last two terms, "unbelievable" and "breathtaking", actually retain some of their standard dictionary meaning. |
| Unique | I can't
explain it Unusual I've only got two of them |
| Unusual | A Christmas
gift from my
mother-in-law Stays carefully hidden behind the hot water heater |
| Figural | I figured that would catch your eye. |
| Puter Pueter |
Pewter |
| Silver | Polished pewter |
| Gesetzlich Geschutzt | The second most desirable stein manufacturer (after Mattlock) |
| Stein | ...or maybe
it's a mug Has handle, lid and spout Gertrude |
| German | Even though marked "Made in Japan" |
| Perfect condition Excellent shape |
...for as old as it
is Hairline on inside, very little light comes through Base chips don't show when displayed Simple repair to reattach the lid Super glue is invisible except under a magnifying glass |