-You are ordering this Villeroy &Boch, Mettlach, mold 1655, antique, German beer stein
-Cataloged as Schuhplattler
-The Schuhplattler is a traditional Tryolean dance 
-This one produced in 1905.
-1/2 Liter capacity
-Approx. 8" tall to top of lid. 
-4.25" base diameter. 
-Weighs 2 pound, 4 ounces empty.
-Carefully ships within one business day of payment.
-More antique and collectible beer steins in the "Beer Steins" section of my store.
-Enjoy!

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