Military BMF German Regimental Stein Pewter Lid Infantry Unit in Action Scenes
Description: A beautiful and very colorful regimental German Stein with a pewter lid. The lid has a flat thumb piece having a curved end with a flower in its center to open and close. The exterior of the stein is decorated with a very colorful image which depicts military activities. There are soldiers marching, soldiers attacking, soldiers resting and smoking, and soldiers approaching a check point. There is the image of a town with soldiers shaking hands. Finally, there the image of a soldier with a mustache within an oval in the center of the front opposite the handle. There is the number "161", presumably the number of the military unit, in the center of the image close to the bottom. The piece is very colorful and has greens, browns, yellows, black, blue, and white. The lid is shaped like the soldier's helmets with a pointy center. This is a heavy and tall stein with an applied handle upon which is attached the lid's hinge. The stein is of white ceramic as background and on the inside. The bottom of the stein is marked as to the maker. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown.
Origin: Germany,
Size: Measures ~4 1/4" diameter at the base, 3 1/4" diameter on top, ~5 1/2" at its widest including the handle and is 8 1/2" high to the top of the spire in the center of the lid. This is a substantial stein weighing over 2 pound and 6 ounces
Maker: BMF.
Marks: Marked on the bottom with the letter BMF with the letter N under it all within a triangle. There are the words "Original BMF Bierseidel" above the triangle along the edge of the inner circle on the bottom.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice piece of German pottery with very nice and colorful decoration, which seldom comes in such good condition. A nice piece made in Germany, which would make a nice addition to your collection of German Steins or Beer related collection.
Condition: The mug is in excellent condition with no chips, hairlines, repairs, or crazing. The piece is soiled inside and out but we decided not to clean it and leave the cleaning to the discretion of the new owner. There is also some brown colored soiling or stains on the inside near the bottom and on the handle where the metal base of the hinge system is attached to it. Other than that, the piece is in great shape and would display very well in your collection of German Steins. Please see photos for additional condition information.
