Description: Antique German Lidded Stein: Nürnberg Castle's (Burg) Sinwell Tower. This century old stein is made of stoneware with a metal lid (lead?) and measures approximately 8" in height and a base of 3 7/8" in diameter. The bottom is engraved with the maker's mark: TW [for Theodore Wieseler) and the words: “Gesetzlich Geschützt” --a German phrase that translates as "legally protected" or "copyrighted." ‘Gesetzlich Geschützt' was adopted in 1876, meaning the design of the stein was patented and legally protected, and other companies were not allowed to duplicate the stein. That should date the age of the stein fairly closely. My guess is the very end of the19th century through the first decades of the 20th. The stein is in good overall condition with a few flaws that most likely occurred at various times in its long history: these include: a crack on the inside from the lip down about 1 inch; the thumb lift is missing, likely broken off and filled in; the hinge is loose as the pin thru the hinge is worn. The repair to the pewter hinge was done some time ago (years) so it would not have been in recent years! No telling how old the crack is but it's been there awhile. Note: Monumental Miniatures lists a similar Sinwell Tower lidded stein from the 1920s and gives it a rarity rating of IV/V and a value of 4/6 ($200-$500). See Plate # 381.
Price: 89 USD
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
End Time: 2025-01-17T16:05:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Theme: Buildings
Featured Refinements: Souvenir Building Collectible
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
