Often asked: How To Tell If A Beer Stein Is Valuable?

How to Tell if Your German Beer Stein Is Valuable

1. If the inside of the pewter lid is lighter than the outside, that indicates authenticity.
2. Hand-painted steins will have minor imperfections and feel raised.
3. Hand-carved designs indicate authenticity, and those with a German patriotic scheme can be more valuable.

How much is a German stein worth?

German Stein Value You can find an antique German beer stein at a price range from $50 to $5,000. The precise information about the particular piece can make a difference of thousands of dollars. For example, a 17th-century American tankard, which belonged to one family for generations, was sold for $140,000.

What do numbers on bottom of beer stein mean?

Each stein has is own number and gets numbered, until the complete Series is made, usually a couple thousand. A lot of the authentic German made Steins are Limited Edition / Collector pieces. This means that there is only a certain amount of them made, for example, 3000/5000 pieces. Also is each one of them numbered.

How do I sell my steins?

Ask an appraiser to value the beer stein, especially if you feel like it’s worth some money. Sell the item at a garage sale, swap meet or other sale if you know it’s not worth anything and you want to get rid of it. You can also sell it online on an auction site if the item is worth some money.

What are German beer mugs called?

In German-speaking regions beer mugs may be known as: Bierkrug (“beer mug”) Maßkrug or Maß (for a one-litre beer mug) Humpen.

Why do German beer steins have lids?

The steins with their lids seem to have come about as a result of the bubonic plague to serve as sanitary measure and thus keep flies and other insects (fleas) out of the beer. From about 1340 until 1380, a bubonic plague, or Black Death, killed more than 25 million Europeans!

How can you tell if a beer stein is vintage?

To start, you’ll want to be fairly certain your beer stein is an authentic German antique, not a mass-produced promotional piece. If the inside of the pewter lid is lighter than the outside, that indicates authenticity. Hand-painted steins will have minor imperfections and feel raised. These are more valuable.

Are beer steins collectible?

The material steins are made out of varies and they can be constructed from stoneware, faience, porcelain, ivory, sliver, wood, glass and pewter. Type of Beer Steins: These are often highly detailed featuring realistic human and animal carvings; this type of stein is considered one of the more valuable to collectors.

What is a beer stein used for?

The stone body of the beer stein was designed to keep beverages cool, but this durable drinking vessel will also keep your beverage of preference hot. In other words, not only will it keep your beer frosty, it will also keep your hot cocoa or coffee toasty.

How do you clean old beer steins?

General cleaning A soft cloth or dusting brush will remove any dust and dirt build up externally. You can also use a mild dish soap and warm water to remove any built-up grease or grime. Do not use harsh chemicals or extraordinarily strong detergents on your stein. Your German beer stein is NOT dishwasher safe.

Who is Marzi Remy?

Anton Marzi and Simon Peter Remy founded their firm in the Westerwald town of Höhr in 1879. In 1880 thet also started producing pewter items. Already by the end of 19th century Marzi & Remi employed more than 100 workers. The factory became the leading German stoneware producer.

Are old beer steins worth any money?

Though some reproduced steins feature these materials too, the most valuable vintage ones are made of silver, ivory or glass. Beer steins have changed over time, but those variations are subtle. Look closely when examining yours. And consult a professional appraiser to see if your stein is valuable.

What is a Mettlach stein?

Among the most well-known and highly regarded manufacturers from the “golden age” of German beer stein production in the late 19th and early 20th centuries is the Villeroy & Boch factory at Mettlach. This on-line catalog has been developed specifically for use in the Beer Stein Library.