Lot 204040: Vintage German Tavern Scene Stein with Pewter Lid
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (181) · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (181)
- Lot Number
- 204040
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 12
- Closed
- 1/22/26 7:33 PM PT
Description
A vintage German Gerz beer stein featuring a tavern or "May dance" scene. The inscription reads, "Bei Tanz und Scherz bleibt froh das Herz", which translates to "With dance and jokes the heart remains happy". It was made by S.P. Gerz, a company that operated from 1862 until it shut down manufacturing operations in 1999. The stein was made in Germany, and is made of ceramic or stoneware with a traditional pewter hinged lid. 21" H; Base: 7" Dia Good condition.