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Apr 22, 2026
GERMAN RELIEF-DECORATED CERAMIC STEINS, LOT OF FOUR, comprising one 3L, Adolf Diesinger example, catalogue number 538, depicting a courting couple with panels of text, with hinged domed pewter lid, one 2.5L, Adolf Diesinger example, catalogue number 41, titled "Three Landsknechte", with hinged domed pewter lid, one 2L, Matthias Girmscheid example, catalogue number 2048, depicting a tavern scene of a drinker harassing a barmaid, with hinged domed pewter lid, and one 1L, Matthias Girmscheid example, catalogue number 1078, depicting a tavern scene with a barmaid serving a drink, with a hinged domed pewter lid. Marks to the underside include on stein 538, "538", "GERMANY", "D.R.G.M. 154927", on stein 41, "GERMANY", "41", and on stein 1078, "1078". Late 19th/early 20th century. 12 1/4" to 19 1/2" HOA.
Very good condition overall; stein 538 has a small flake to the underside of the base and stained crazing on the interior base; stein 41 has a chip to the very end of the handle; stein 2048 has some slight wear to the gilt accents; stein 1078 has a small flake in the glaze on the man's green coat.
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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