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Antique R.Merkelbach Jugendstil Beer Stein/Pitcher by Paul Wynand #2179 c.1900 - 1910
Description: Presented is a very important beer drinking vessel manufactured by Reinhold Merkelbach. The firm of R. Merkelbach was the most modern in terms of design in the period of 1900 - 1910. The ceramic pieces from this period are the best examples of new aesthetics that emerged to replace so-called Historismus style that was reigning for almost half a century.
R. Merkebach employed the most famous and modern artists that worked in Jugendstil - German version of Art Nouveau style - Richard Riemerschmid, Paul Wynand, K.Goerig and others. This one was designed by Paul Wynand and it carries the famous "Merkelbach look" of gray stoneware with the famous "Braun geflammt" and "Koelnisch braun" (Cologne brown) glazes that became the signature look of Merkelbach stoneware.
This beer stein is actually a pouring stein - it is quite large and holds 2 liters of brew. The stein is in excellent condition - there is no damage or repairs. The stein is marked with the "R.Merkelbach Grenzhausen" mark from the 1903-1916 period and 2179 model number.
The stein is quite large and impressive, standing 11" tall, 3L capacity. |
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| Condition: Body excellent, minor dings on lid) |
Year: early 1900s |
| Country: Germany |
| Height: 11 in |
| Title: Antique R.Merkelbach Jugendstil Beer Stein/Pitcher #2179 c.1900 - 1910 |
| Materials: Stoneware |
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