Antique German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Beer Stein Merkelbach/Wick #3246 c.1910s

Description

Antique German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Beer Stein Merkelbach and Wick #3246 c.1910s
Description:
Made by Merkelbach and Wick, one of the most prominent Jugendstil beer stein manufacturers.
It was made in early 1910s of the very traditional German saltglazed stoneware. The stein has this special squat form and the design is made out of rosettes - that was one of the most popular motif in German version of Art Nouveau - Jugendstil - beer stein decorations. I don't know exactly who created this design - some artists who worked for Merkelbach aand Wick included Patriz Huber, Charlotte Krause, Albin Mueller and Paul Wynand.
It is marked with Merkelbach and Wick manufacturer's mark that was in use from 1879 till 1921 on the bottom and 3246 model number on the back behind the handle..
The stein is in excellent condition. There is no chips, cracks, repairs or any other damag
e
.  It stays 5" tall to the top of the thumblift, 0.5L capacity.
Reference#:
Condition:
Excellent
Year:
c. early 19
10
s
Country:
Germany
Height:
5 in
Materials:
Stoneware
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