The beer stein book a 400 year

Beer stein book a 400 year history price guide v3 german. Illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors information, and the beer stein book. Gary kirsner books list of books by author gary kirsner. Beer stein collectors glossary compiled by gary kirsner. The beer stein book by gary kirsner and jim gruhl a 400 year history. The king werk collection of beer steins produces a limited number beer steins each year, each a stunning work of art. At the same time, european porcelain had been perfected and the costly german porcelain beer steins were in demand by germanys wealthiest families. Hundreds of steins are shown and priced, with an emphasis on steins dating. Allegory the representation of incidents, scenes, or characters in a way that evokes a dual interest, providing both aesthetic enjoyment and a deeper intellectual interpretation. Beer stein catalogs of new and old german beer steins and. This is a musthave book for beer stein collectors, one of the largest and most comprehensive. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

An authentic german beer stein will always have a made in germany label, so beware of any steins that dont have any mark. The beer stein book, a 400 year history, 3rd edition by gary kirsner. A 400 year history, illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors information hardcover 2000 by gary kirsner author. Prices for the more common transfer glass steins have been steady or are increasing only slightly. Today, collectors have settled on a definition for a stein that includes a handle and either a hinged or a seton lid. Beer stein price guide v3 german lidded pewter mettlach.

German stein collecting books catalog for the german beer stein collector we have a selection of musthave books and reference materials on collecting beer steins and mugs. The beer stein book 3rd edition a 400 year history by gary kirsner. Hundreds of steins are shown in clear photos with information concerning there material, dates of. A brief history of beer steins, an article from a collectors website, taken from the beer stein book. Authentic german beer steins with lids imported pewter. The most comprehensive book on beer steins i know, and an absolute must for any collector, is the beer stein book.

Many german beer stein makers continued making faience steins throughout the eighteenth century. Some insist that the vessel be intended for drinking. Illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors information by gary kirsner, jim gruhl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Collecting beer steins stein collectors international. German beer stein history and iformation on beer steins, beer mugs, and pewter, glass and metlach ssteins and mugs. They became famous for their etched and handpainted steins. It is best to know your product, because the price difference between an authentic vintage german beer stein and one made somewhere else is significant. A 400 year history by gary kirsner 1999, hardcover.

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Illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors informationhardcover antique steins. The term we ameri cans know as stein stems from this definition. How do i know if my german beer stein is a real vintage german stein made the old fashion way. While many character steins are made of porcelain, there are also other important materials. Hundreds of steins are shown and priced, with an emphasis on steins dating from the 1800s and up, although many pre 1800 steins are shown also. A 400 year history, illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors information, and more on. If you have done your research before buying a stein, checking publications such as the beer stein book and prices paid at auctions for the same or similar pieces, you should be receiving a fair value for your money.

Regimental german beer stein id book 18901914 mettlach. Whether youre a diehard stein collector or not, you will salivate at our beer steins fit for a king. Beer steins made of this material have been referred to as bierkrug or steinkrug beer or stone jug. Ron heiligenstein, collector, writer and lecturer, this carefully documented reference book is considered to be the definitive text on the subject of regimental beer steins. A 400 year history, illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors informationhardcover the stein book. A 400 year history, illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors information kirsner, gary on. The beer stein book a 400 year history, by gary kirsner and jim gruhl.

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Beer stein book a 400 year history price guide v3 german lidded pewter mettlach sign in to check out check out as guest adding to your cart the item youve selected was not added to your cart. For more information one should read the beer stein book. A 400 year history, illustrated catalog, current prices, collectors information at. This ingenious invention was soon used to cover all german beverage containers while still allowing them to be used with one hand. The common mug also had to be covered, and this was accomplished by adding a hinged lid with a thumblift. If a stein is well made and attractive, they figure, it is automatically old and, therefore, valuable. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They are numbered individually, display a certificate of authenticity and a history of the figure shown on the stein. Gary kirsner is the author of the beer stein book 3. Identifying marks of old german beer steins our pastimes. This is the first comprehensive book in over eighteen years exclusively devoted to the subject of regimental beer steins and the period when they were produced. Items similar to the beer stein book by gary kirsner and jim gruhl a 400 year history. If you like a stein, there will always be a proper place for it to be displayed in your collection.

The beer stein book by gary kirsner and jim gruhl a 400. The first thing that you have to look for is a made in germany label on the bottom of the stein. Collectors information a 400 year history by jim gruhl and gary kirsner 1990, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Identifying old german beer steins requires a keen eye. Most imitations have made in china or made in taiwan labels on them. This book covers the history of steins from the 1500s to date.