Jugendstil Beer Stein by R.Merkelbach #6039 c.1910s Description: Presented is a very important beer drinking vessel manufactured by Reinhold Merkelbach. The firm of R. Merkelbach was the most modern in terms of design in the period of 1905 - 1910. The ceramic pieces from this period are the best examples of new esthetics that emerged to replace so-called Historismus style that was reigning for almost half a century. R. Merkebach employed the most famous and modern artists that worked in Jugendstil style - Richard Riemerschmid, Paul Wynand, K.Goerig and others. This particular stein is a work of Paul Wynand - the artist that is the most responsible for creating "Merkelbach look". It was manufactured in late 1910s. Made of stoneware with the famous "Koelnisch braun" (Cologne brown) glaze that became the signature look of Merkelbach stoneware. Simplistic but very elegant shape with minimal floral decor. The handle and the pewter lid that are all parts of the general design. The stein is in excellent flawless condition - very well preserved. Actually, the R.Merkelbach stoneware of the period employed new technologies creating very sturdy stoneware that rarely cracks - unlike Mettlach stoneware that usually had some inside material tensions that produced hairlines over the time. There is a small split on the lid where the tang connects but the connection is perfectly solid. The stein is 6" tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5L capacity. Condition: Excellent, small split on lid Year: 1910s Country: Germany Height: 6 in. (15.24 cm) Title: Jugendstil Beer Stein by R.Merkelbach #6039 c.1910s Materials: Stoneware

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