Anheiser-Busch 1996 "Martha" Opera Card Stein, New in original box with COA. The first edition shows a replica of a card featuring the German Opera "Martha" The scene pictures (Act III, Scene I) shows a character named Plunkett toasting with higs glass of beer in an outdoor beer garden. Parchment scrolls on each side of the stein display the name of the opera and the excerpt that appears on the can.

This elegant 10 3/4" tall hand painted stein captures the artistry of the old-world opera houses, complete with sweeping burgundy velvet curtains accented with gold fringe. The ornate pewter lid is a finely-sculptured and deeply etched domed opera house.

Handcrafted by Ceramarte of Brazil, each stein is individually numbered and includes a certificate of authenticity. Edition quanties are strictly limited up to only 5,000 each stein in the series is numbered. 

It was taken out of the box for pictures only. Never used. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank You for looking. I do have a couple more available new. The box does have some shelf wear. Thank You for looking.