Beer stein library Description: Stoneware, 5¾", unlidded. Description: Pottery, 9½", pewter lid with beer barrels finial, beer tap handle. “solid head” (underside of head is flat). Ltd. Hupp. Learn about beer stein history and collecting from this site with exhaustive explanations and links. Following Knoedgen’s death in 1935, management of the company was turned over to his son Richard, who continued producing beer steins until 1950, at which point production was shifted to other ceramic household items more in tune with Germany’s post-WWII requirements. 171. 0L or 0. a Collector s Guide . A comprehensive online resource for beer stein collectors, with articles, catalogs, translations, and more. Issue Year: 1996 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Series: “Budweiser Holiday” Catalog No. Text: Gut Flug (Good flight) Images at the top of the balloon depict Orville Wright (below left), who piloted the world s successful airplane, and Graf Zeppelin (Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, below right), a pioneer in the development of lighter-than-air powered aircraft. Text: “Wo man singt, da lass dich nieder. 2164 Bird on Beer Stein: 2165 Bird with Sausage on Beer Stein: 2168 Drinker: 2171 Woman with Rifle: 2172 Drinker with Saying: 2174 Art Nouveau Design: 2176 Art Nouveau Form: 2176/1 Knight on Charger: 2176/2 Liveried Servants: 2176/3 Postilion and Coach: 2176/4 Stag and Hunting Dog: 2176/5 Hounds Chasing Fox 795 Man with Beer Stein: 799 Musical Gnomes: 800 Musicians: 801 Gnomes: 802 Musicians: 803 Musicians: 804 Gnomes: 805 Man with Crown & Beer: 806 Courtier Holding Stein: 807 Gnomes: 810 Gnomes: 811 Gnomes: 812 Dancers: 813 Gnomes: 814 Gnomes: 815 Clown Musicians: 817 Student Monkey: 818 Musicians With regard to the latter, the term “items” has been used to define the group because it includes many pieces (decanters, beakers, mugs, etc. Pottery, etched, 6. 956. Schlitt. 00 (pair) TV Characters: Yes Heights: Schultz 12 Dooley 7. (Good beer in a country brings joy to all classes. Issue Year: 1997 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Price Range: $6-$10 Catalog No. 0L, relief pewter lid or unlidded. 0L, pewter lid, signed “PD” (Peter Dümler), scene placement varies. CB9. ) Catalog No. 142. 1094. 5L, inlaid lid, signed by H. 249. Description: Stoneware, 7½", unlidded. Artist: Rosa Juchniewicz (Cologne, Germany) Manufacturer: Rastal The lid relief, entitled Hochzeiter (Bridegroom), is the first in a series of ten depicting 15th century Moriskentänzer (Morris dancers). 1L: $600-$750 1. . 5L, pewter lid, figural dragon handle and thumblift. 00 Retirement Year: 2008 TV Character: No Height: 9" Catalog No. Description: Stoneware, 6¼", unlidded. (A good drink makes old people young. 1736. ” The first order, for 1,000 pairs, was placed in August of 1959, and the steins proved to be so popular that a follow-up order for 4,000 additional pairs was placed in November of that same year. Loevi can be reached through his Beer Stein Library, which is a member of our Hall of Fame. Text (pottery versions only): Ein kluger Zecher steckt sich fein, den Schl ssel von Haus fr h Morgens ein. Exists with music box in base (add 20%). Copyright © 2002-2025 Beer Stein Library — All rights reserved. , lidded drinking or pouring vessel) used in other portions of the Beer Stein Library. 1909/980. (X116) Porcelain, figural, 0. Issue year: 1996 Catalog No. 0L, pewter lid, signed “GT” (Gustav Thinwibel). 8L, pewter lid, signed by F. “Gold” Bottom Decal CS313 . Description: Pottery, 9", pewter lid. CS320. By its very nature, it will continually be a work in process, designed to allow for updating as additional handle designs are discovered and identified. Issue Year: 1998 Quantity Produced: 12,100 Manufacturer: S. 25" Bubbles LaBrew was the first stein in the Schultz & Dooley series to carry a 1st Edition mark, which was applied to a relatively small number of copies, making a 1st edition of this stein the most rare among the original S&D television players. For more about Schierholz, see “Introduction to Schierholz Steins”. ) Trinkt Menschenkinder fein mit Bedacht Catalog No. 5L, pewter lid, text varies. (In order to dance, hug, be merry Catalog No. (Come sit here. J. 5L or 0. ” A comprehensive online resource for information and photos of German beer steins, with catalogs, identification tools and articles. Description: Stoneware, 8", unlidded. 3L; inlaid lid. 8L, figural inlaid lid (buildings). 5L, inlaid lid. CS164. Issue Year: 1981 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) This stein is very similar to the 1980 Holiday stein (), but slightly larger. However, rights to use of the company name and trademarks were purchased by Domex Geschenk-Manufactur GmbH, which continues to distribute Gerz steins today, albeit produced mainly in the Orient. (A big thirst and much sentiment Catalog No. P. Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 1999/Gerz (Germany) First Edition Quantity/Price: 4,000/$69. 95 TV Character: No Height: 6" Catalog No. CS98. Pottery or stoneware, relief, 3. (China) First Edition Quantity/Price: 500/$49. Beer Stein Library — All rights reserved. Price Ranges Original: $175-$250 2nd Edition: $50-$75 Catalog No. 1675. Issue Year: 1998 Quantity Produced: 44,665 Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Collectors Club “Membership Stein”. Design attributed to O. Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 2018/Xiamen Jianfa Art Ceramic Co. Gerz (Germany) Series Description: Stoneware, transfer, 1. 1914. 2095. “Gold” Bottom Decal CS211 . Description: Stoneware, 11½", pewter lid. Issue Year: 1999 Quantity Produced: CB13 – 6,983 / CB13C – 10,626 Manufacturer Catalog No. Text: “Prosit” (Cheers) Central image taken from an 1876 painting (“Beim Klosterwein”) by Eduard von Grützner (1846-1925). Pottery, relief, 3. While it’s already by far the most comprehensive compilation of information about Mettlach beer steins in existence, it will probably never be “complete. 75" Ceramarte s earliest version of Officer Sudds featured a relief star in circle helmet decoration, matching that seen on the Officer Sudds puppet in Utica Club TV commercials. Pottery, transfer, 0. CS249. Founded by Frank Loevi and acquired by the museum in 2019. Pottery, relief, 0. Pottery or stoneware, relief, 4. Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 2021/Xiamen Jianfa Art Ceramic Co. (Man don t annoy your wife. Text (lid): “König der Schützen” (King of the marksman) According to Swiss legend, an Austrian bailiff named Gessler demanded that homage be paid to his hat, which he’d placed atop a pole. Master stein to No. Spangenberg Thüringia” Issue year: 2007 Limited edition (2,000) Produced exclusively by Stahl. 4L, inlaid lid, signed by C. *In 2007, copies of Farmer Mugee were reproduced in China on a prepaid subscription basis and marked Special Edition . Quidenus. Issue Year: 1989 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) In addition to the “standard” version (right), this stein can be found with a solid blue, undecorated body (see “Notes on Content” re: Variations). Wendelstein. 8L. By its very nature, it will continually be a work in process, designed to allow for updating as Consequently, no attempt has been made to separate out the steins that may have predated the actual Hauber & Reuther partnership. Issue Year: 1997 Edition Limit: 5,000 Manufacturer: Ceramarte The Westerwald Beer Stein Handle Gallery has been developed specifically for use in the Beer Stein Library. 5L. Pottery or stoneware, figural, 0. 95 TV Character: No Height: 7" Catalog No. e. Pottery, etched and relief, 2. Remy, including identical components such as handles and lid inlays. S. By its very nature, it will continually be a work in process For more about Bohne, see “The Steins of E. CS2. Description: Pottery, 7½", inlaid lid. Located on the Niagara River between Ontario, Canada and New York State, Niagara Falls is a actually group of three waterfalls and has the highest combined flow rate of any waterfall in North America, averaging more than five million cubic feet of water cascading down the 167 foot vertical drop every minute. Gerz (Germany) Series Catalog No. This on-line catalog has been developed specifically for use in the Beer Stein Library. CS359. Issue Year: 1976 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) These steins are normally seen with cobalt blue coloring either extending beyond the flowers to the halfway point on each side of the stein (right) or contained within the central scene bordered by the flowers (below, left). 95 TV Character: Yes Height: 8. Warth. Text: “Wo man trinkt und singt, da lass dich ruhig nieder. 6001. 125. W. Sep 24, 2008 ยท Frank Loevi discusses collecting beer steins, and the history of stein production in Germany and the U. By its very nature, it will continue to be a work in process, designed to allow for updating, both as new facts are discovered and as new SCI convention steins are 96 Man with Beer Stein: 97 Gnomes Harvesting Grapes: 98 “Good Lessons” 100 Tyrolean Man with Two Women: 101 Dog: 102 Munich Souvenir: 111 Hunter’s Farewell: 120 Courting Couple: 121 Tyrolean Man with Two Women: 153 Gambrinus on Beer Barrel: 155 Early Germans: 156 “Poachers in the Herder’s Hut” The Beer Stein Library (BSL) began its existence in late 1997 with the purpose of providing a central repository for information about the hobby of beer stein collecting, including scholarly articles and catalogs containing both photographs and descriptions of individual beer steins. (Greetings from Wendelstein. Pottery, etched, 2. Description: Pottery, 6½", unlidded. CS1. 165. Design attributed to Bruno Mauder. 4L or 1. CB7. 5L, pewter lid (shown below with pressed metal lid). Description: Pottery, 10½", figural inlaid lid (mill). Issue Year: 1976 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) In addition to the “standard” version, this stein was produced in a regularly seen monochrome version, which typically sells at the low end of the price range. 117. The theme of this stein is taken from a medieval legend which tells the tale of the “Swan Knight”. 00 Retirement Year/Total Production: 2000/9,000 TV Character: Yes Catalog No. (X300) Porcelain, figural, 1. 2349. 2082. Text: “Italiens Wein so süß und fein brach doch der Römer morsch Gebein. CS51. Description: Stoneware, figural, 7½". Click the image to read about this month’s Featured Stein. Issue Year: 1980 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil)/Thewalt (Germany) While Anheuser-Busch currently acknowledges only Ceramarte as a maker of CS42, it is known that between 1984 and 1988 Albert Jac. Text: “Pfaffenbeerfurth soll der Hochschul’ sein, mein Durst den Herrn Studenten. Description: Pottery, 10½", pewter lid with A&Eagle finial. CS273. (X112) Porcelain, figural, 0. CB26. By 1910 the firm had grown to employ some 45 workers. Pottery, figural, 0. A. 5L, text varies. ) Zum Lieben a Schatz rl, zum Trinken a Mass l. Pottery, etched, 0. Stoneware, threaded relief, 0. Pottery, transfer and relief, 0. Pottery; etched; 1. 106. However, these items are clearly considered by many For more about Dümler & Breiden, see “Collector’s Guide to Dümler & Breiden Beer Steins”. A Christmas Stein. Beer Stein Library – (External site) Includes excellent articles and pictorial catalogs Bibliography – Useful books & periodicals for stein collectors Character Stein Book – (External site) Sorry – Not currently in operation. Issue Year: 1983 Edition Limit: Unknown Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) In addition to the “standard” version (right), this stein can be found with a number of painting variations (see “Notes on Content” re: Variations). Text: “Hilf Du heil’ger Florian, Eventually succumbing to the to financial strain of the depression, the firm closed it doors for good circa 1930. Catalog No. 1734. Die vollständigste Sammlung von Marken auf Bierkrügen, zusammengestellt von Chris Wheeler und fortgesetzt von Paul van Eck. 5L, pewter lid, signed “PD” (Peter Dümler). Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 2002/KING-Werk (Germany) First Edition Quantity/Price: 5,000/$69. Issue Year: 1975 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) A wide range of variations have been noted on this first edition of Bud Man. For more about Schultz & Dooley character steins, see Schultz & Dooley, et al. Gerz, they carried the mark of Made in Europe Importers, as shown below. ) which do not comply with the definition of “stein” (i. Description: Stoneware, 6", unlidded. Same design can also be found with Merkelbach markings. BEER STEINS Please Click on the thumbnail picture for the larger picture! Then just X out the pop-up window to return to this page! GL 2 - 1994 Winchester lidded Catalog No. ” “Gold” Bottom Decal CS699 . Special order (M. Text: Ein guter Trunk macht Alte jung. 1786. View steins and related items produced by Villeroy & Boch, Reinhold Merkelbach, Simon Peter Gerz, Marzi & Remy, Hauber & Reuther, Dümler & Breiden, Merkelbach & Wick, Matthias Girmscheid, August Saelzer, or one of the many other famous German stein producers. ) Ein frischer Trunk h llts Leben jung. Pottery or stoneware, relief, 0. Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 2010/Xiamen Jianfa Art Ceramic Co. 4L: $500-$650 Catalog No. CS330. CS42. The SCI Convention Stein Catalog has been developed as part of an ongoing effort to provide current and accurate information on collector beer steins to Beer Stein Library members. Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 1989/Gerz (Germany) First Edition Quantity/Price: 3,000/$44. 2038. 288. CB13. Issue Year: 1989 Edition Limit: 200,000 Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Series: “History of Brewing” Catalog No. Issue Year: 1995 Quantity Produced: 39,323 Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) This is the first Anheuser-Busch Collectors Club “Membership Stein”, provided to all club members and not sold to the general public. Issue Year: 1987 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Series: “Horseshoe” Catalog No. Cornell Importers) Seventh in “Corona Beer” series. Description: Stoneware, figural, 8". Issue Year: 1996 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Price Range: $4-$6 Catalog No. Issue Year: 1998 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturers: Ceramarte/Stein – S. (China) Limited Edition Quantity/Price: 500/$59. Issue Year: 2003 Quantity Produced: 7,152 Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Series: “Evolution of the A Catalog No. Text: Gutes Bier im land erfre t jeden Stand. 00 TV Character: Yes Height: 8. 457. Text: Gro er Durst und viel Gem t, liegt dem Deutschen im Gebl t. Bohne Söhne: An Introduction”. 116. 622. 1725. They produced beer steins and other ceramic products under that name until 1921 when the heirs of the founders went their separate ways. Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 1997/Gerz (Germany) First Edition Quantity/Price: 9,000/$59. collectors, with sales in the peak years This on-line catalog has been developed specifically for use in the Beer Stein Library. Issue Year: 1981 Edition Limit: 100,000 Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) In addition to the “standard” version (right), this stein can be found with a number of painting variations (see “Notes on Content” re: Variations). Pottery, relief, 1. Im Bier jedoch und Rettigsaft steckt ewig junge deutsche Kraft. ) Aufstieg auf den Wendelstein von Birkenstein aus ber die Spitzingalpe zum Wendelsteinhaus, Gaacherblick & zum Gipfel mit Kapelle. CS59. Text: Gruss v. 958 Man with Beer Stein: 959 Drinker: 961 Three Men Drinking: 962 Gnomes with Beer Keg: 963 Prince Regent Luitpold: 966 “Bavaria” 967 Drinker Leaning on Barrel: 968 Beer Stein Shield and Drunken Soldiers: 969 Rampant Lion and Eagle with Saying: 972 Nuremberg Tower: 979 Man Drinking and Smoking This on-line catalog has been developed specifically for use in the Beer Stein Library. 1232. Known text vatiations: Trinke stets mit Mass und Ziel, Catalog No. Price Ranges 2. Today the series includes more that sixty different designs. The largest and most comprehensive compilation of information on antique and contemporary beer steins available from any source Contact: [email protected] About the Library The Hobby of Beer Stein Collecting From the first “Bud Man” produced in 1975 until its merger with Belgian brewing giant InBev in 2008, Anheuser-Busch was responsible for the production and marketing of some 600 different collector beer steins, building what for a time what was by far the most popular collecting specialty among U. CS14. CB1. Text (scene titles): “Germanische Sænger” Catalog No. 1313 Soldier Lifting Beer Stein: 1316 Gentleman with Pipe: 1317 Biedermeier Woman: 1318 Biedermeier Couple and Daughter: 1319 Biedermeier Couple: 1320 People with Saying: 1324 Marksman and Tavern Keeper: 1326 Seated Man and Woman: 1329 Hunter: 1333 Biedermeier Couple: 1334 Biedermeier Couple: 1336 Student with Fencing Foil This on-line catalog has been developed specifically for use in the Beer Stein Library. Principal among them is “hollow head” (underside of head is concave and has a hole covered by a plastic plug) vs. By its very nature, it will continually be a work in process, designed to allow for updating as new facts are discovered. Thewalt steins often exhibit striking similarities to those produced by the firm of J. I’ve been a beer stein collector for about 25 years. Marked “© B. Meister/Tin (Brazil) The largest and most comprehensive compilation of information on antique and contemporary beer steins available from any source Contact: [email protected] About the Library The Hobby of Beer Stein Collecting Catalog No. Text (lid): “Alt Heidelberg du feine, du Stadt an Ehren reich, am Neckar und am Rhein, keine andre kommt dir gleich. 51. CS100. Although the original Farmer Mugee steins were manufactured by S. The most comprehensive collection of Stein Marks available, compiled by Chris Wheeler and continued by Paul van Eck. At that point the firm was converted to a joint stock company operating under the name Wick-Werke AG, which remained in business until 1984. These original pairs were marked, both under the handle and on the base, with Schultz numbered 59-CSM in blue, and Dooley numbered initially with a Anheuser-Busch Stein Catalog “Stein & Tin I” Catalog No. Text: “Gut Heil” (Good health) “Lasst Kraft uns erwerben mit Herz und Hand, zu leben und zu sterben für’s heil’ge Vaterland. CS64. Description: Stoneware, 5", unlidded. Text: Geh setz di her. Description: Stoneware, 7½", unlidded, trowel handle. 187. Text options: Mann rgere deine Frau nicht. Learn about the history, types, marks, and stories of steins from various regions and periods. 00 Retirement Year/Total Production: 2000*/4,000 TV Character: No Catalog No. Issue year: 2000 Catalog No. 102. Cornell Importers) Third in “Corona Beer” series. Stoneware, etched, 2. CS3. Issue Year: 1981 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Series: “Budweiser Holiday” Catalog No. 5 Catalog No. Pottery, etched, 1. 2097. Issue Year: 1991 Edition Limit: 25,000 Manufacturer: S. (China) First Edition Quantity/Price: 1,000/$160. Browse the database for beer stein pictures and descriptions. 0L, inlaid lid. 75L, signed TW . 2455. 2031. Issue Year: 1976 Edition Limit: Unlimited Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Generally found in a fairly plain “standard” version (shown at right), but also exists with a number of color variations (see “Notes on Content” re: Variations). CS19A. Explore varieties of steins, from figural to military, and more. ” Catalog No. Description: Stoneware, 9½", pewter lid. Text: “Glück Auf!” (Good luck! [Miner’s greeting]) “Verkündet es mit lautem Schall, Catalog No. CS77. 2065. 1L or 1. (Come and sit here. 120. (F31) Stoneware, figural, 0. Text: Zum tanzen, herzen, lustig sein, geh ren auch die Weiberlein. Schierholz & Sohn, as the company was known during its peak beer stein producing years between 1887 and 1899, created more porcelain figural (character) steins than any other maker of that era. Description: Pottery, 7", pewter lid with hops bud finial. An additional production run of unknown quantity marked Second Edition was also produced. 5L, pewter lid. CS50. Text: “Kannst du trinken, kannst du lieben, thu’s nicht morgen, thu es heut. 6L. 83. Stoneware, relief, 3. Dec 2024 Featured Stein. Issue Year: 1985 Edition Limit: 200,000 Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil) Series: “History of Brewing” Catalog No. Description: Stoneware, 6¾", unlidded. Original Issue Year/Manufacturer: 1973/Ceramarte (Brazil) Original Issue Quantity/Price: 7,000/$15. Stein production came to a halt at that point and wouldn’t be resumed again until after World War II when, under the guiding hand of Albert Jakob Thewalt, grandson of the founder, the company again entered the beer stein market, producing well over 400 new models before permanently ceasing operations in 2009. 0L, 0. 6032. figlfm sejk ejit ftlujd hvon rwazw lus rnudx uqs jxgria