Jugendstil Beer Stein R.Merkelbach by K.Mehlem c.1919 # 3292 Description: Presented is a beautiful German large beer stein/pitcher that was manufactured by Reinhold Merkelbach - the most famous manufacturer of Jugendstil beer steins and other ceramics. The ceramics pieces created by R.Merkelbach are the best examples of the new aesthetics that emerged to replace so-called Historismus style that was reigning for almost half a century. The artists who worked for R.Merkelbach included R.Riemerschmid, P.Wynand, B. Mauder, Karl Mehlem, Henry van de Velde and other famous designers and art professors of Art Nouveau/Jugendstil era. The stein is made of stoneware and glazed with "koelnisch braun" glaze - a very special glaze technique used exclusively by R.Merkelbach designers. It is probably designed by Karl Mehlem, but I am not 100% sure. The lid is pewter designed specifically for this stein.. The stein is in excellent condition - there is no damage or repairs. It is marked with "R.Merkelbach Grenzhausen" mark and 3292 model number. The stein is 8" tall to the top of the thumblift, 1.5L capacity Reference#: bs050309_5   Condition: Excellent Year: 1910s Country: Germany Height: 8 in. (20.32 cm) Title: Jugendstil Beer Stein R.Merkelbach by K.Mehlem c.1919 # 3292 Materials: Pottery

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On May-03-09 at 19:07:11 PDT, seller added the following information: