Description: The stein depicted in this auction was made by Simon Peter Gerz firm of Germany. The stein is stoneware, relief and the size is 0.5L. The form number is 269 with the Gerz incised pitcher in the triangle, indicating it is a very old stein, possibly well over one hundred years old. The stein is two tone in color with a pewter lid and very unique pewter thumb. The name of the stein is Scrollwork with Saying. Simon Peter Gerz formed the company that bears his name in 1857, beginning actual production of ceramic wares in 1862. The economic upheaval brought about by World War I and its aftermath caused Gerz to cease production for a brief period in 1917/1918 and again in 1923, but nonetheless the company managed to survive for more than 135 years and, in fact, became the dominant player among Westerwald ceramics manufacturers in the period following World War II. Some questionable strategic decisions in the 1990s forced Gerz into bankruptcy and a partial liquidation in 1997, and in 1999 the company permanently shut down all manufacturing operations. However, rights to use of the company name and trademarks were purchased by Domex Geschenk-Manufactur GmbH, which continues to distribute Gerz steins today, albeit produced mainly in the Orient.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Deltona, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-26T00:44:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.75 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Theme: Breweriana, Beer
Object Type: Lidded Stein
Brand: S.P. Gerz
Country/Region: Germany
