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That dusty old beer stein could be worth a fortune! Forget quirky relic, some steins are serious collector’s items.
From gleaming silver to elaborately etched Mettlach pieces, the world of vintage beer steins is full of valuable surprises. Here are some top sellers:
A 19th-century English sterling silver stein recently fetched $3,600. Its ornate details include a cherub-like figure riding a goose on the lid.
An etched Mettlach stein sold for $2,700. It features scrollwork, a lady, an eagle, and even a stern-looking face on the handle.
A large 19th-century English copper stein with a gnome-like head brought in $2,400. It likely held a hefty amount of ale.
An antique German regimental stein, depicting a sailor and military scenes, also sold for $2,400. One scene even shows a sailor stealing a kiss in a tree!
A Mettlach Heinrich Schlitt stein from the early 20th century, featuring a medieval drinking scene, went for $1,900.
A Mettlach “Walking” beer stein with a whimsical design, including steins within steins, sold for $1,800.
An elaborate “King of Beers” brewery stein, living up to its royal name, sold for $1,700.
A monumental 38-inch Kaiser stein from Ehring’s Tavern in NYC, a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm, fetched $1,600. It was a beloved fixture at the tavern.
A museum-quality bronze stein, more of a display piece than a drinking vessel, sold for $1,550.
A massive 46-inch, 35-pound German porcelain stein depicting a Flemish country wedding sold for $3,800. It holds over 8 gallons!
Finally, a pair of German porcelain character steins, a boy and a girl, sold for $3,750. Their heads are also their lids!
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