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Apr 22, 2026
GERMAN CERAMIC STEINS, LOT OF FIVE, comprising one 1L, S.P. Gerz example, catalogue number 448, depicting a tavern scene, with hinged domed pewter lid, one .5L, J.W. Remy example, catalogue number 1103, showing a tavern scene with the text "Firm at all times in joy and sorry", with a hinged pewter lid and ceramic inlay of Perkeo, one .5L, Adolf Diesinger example, catalogue number 14, decorated with an angel and a lyre and two panel with text "Pure as gold, strong as ore, is the heart of the happy singer", with hinged domed pewter lid, one .5L. Reinhold Merkelbach example, catalogue number 3813, relief design of Tyrolean dancers, with hinged pewter lid, and one 1L example, possibly A.J. Thewalt, similar to catalogue number 1337, with five panels depicting Charlemagne surrounded by knights. Late 19th/early 20th century. 6" to 11" HOA.
Catalogue Note: Perkeo was an 18th century dwarf who served both as court jester and keeper of the royal wine key in Heidelberg. Despite his size, he was reportedly quite the drinker and, according to legend, died when he mistakenly drank a glass of water.
Very good condition overall; stein 14 having a crack between the strap support and shank, and a loose lid; Charlemagne stein missing lid and has a small chip right above the king panel.
From the estate of George Breckner, Jr., gifted to The Butler Museum of American Art, Youngstown, OH, deaccessioned in accordance with museum policy to benefit future acquisitions.
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