-You are ordering this "more scarce to market", Mettlach, 3221, antique, German Beer Stein.
-Catalogued as "Drinkers," features a pair of contemporary Germans toasting a glass of beer against a beautiful blue sky background.  Large, bulbous, blue master stein is at the feet of the musician. 
-Fantastic inlay lid decoration
-Credit the The Beer Stein Library for this translation (see this reference for everything you ever wanted to know about antique and collectible steins). "Drink so long as the beaker beckons, Use your Days, Whether one also drinks in the hereafter, That is a question." 
-By the famous German / Mettlach Artist Fritz Quidenus, signed in the mold bottom right. 
-Few blemishes on this one that I have detailed in the condition description. Please read. Scarcity to market drives price. 
-Carefully ships within one business day of payment. 
-More Mettlach and antique / collectible beer steins in my store.
-Combined shipping available. 
-Enjoy!

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