Vintage Gerz West Germamy Hunting Stein 1L

Vintage Gerz West Germamy Hunting Stein 1L 1950's

This is a rare size for this scene and is made from ceramic and pewter which are synonomous with German Beer/Bier Steins. These are very collectible as they are made post WW2 and pre-unification and based in West Germany. The scene is traditional of a mounted Nobleman happening upon 3 armed robbers/highwaymen with 1 trying to escape through a window.

Product specifics:

29cm high x 11.5cm diameter or 11.5 inches high x 4.5 inches diameter

Weight -- 1.484 kg

There is very little wear and tear on the stein, the pewter top is intact and tightly secured. The pewter top has some pitting but that is usual for the age of the stein and how it was originally stored. There are no chips on ceramic and the glazing is in great shape as well for the era it was produced. 

About the Maker:

Simon Peter Gerz I was born on 13th September 1830. He founded his company in 1857, possibly on an existing family pottery business that dated as far as 1810. His company finally received licence to produce in 1862. The company became a G.m.b.h. on the 5th August 1897. The company's products were distribued as well, through Steinzeugwerke Höhr Grenzhausen Gmbh  marketing organisation between 1912-1918. The orginal company continued until 1997.