Antique miniature lidded tankard or beer stein.
Figural, scroll-form handle with finial/thumb piece,
and spherical lid with scroll-form latch.
Lid with its handle and latch made of copper.
Hinged lid is secure-no play.
Body made of some kind of plastic or composite.

Body with printed message in German:

Da ich in                              English: Because I in
Nürnberg                                           Nuremberg
ich Dich gedacht                               I thought you
?ab ' ich Dihdies?                           ?I have Dihdies?
Erinnerung                                        Memory
mitgebracht.                                      brought.

Not all letters are clear, few are erased.

Marked to the handle with a "trademark/logo" for maker,
and "Gesetzlich geschützt" -
- "Protected by Low" in English, (means Patented).

Marked to underside with applied paper sticker
with handwritten numerals "8/4"

Please look and inspect all the photos.

Made in Germany, sometime in 1900's. or earlier.

  

Photos will tell you more.

Approx.: Height (incl. finial): 2-1/16in.  (53mm.)
              Height (excl. finial & lid): 1-3/8in.  (35mm.)
              Width (handle to latch): 1-5/8in.  (41mm.)
              Top Rim Diameter: 7/8in.  (22mm.)
              Bottom Rim Diameter: 1-1/16in.  (27mm.)
              Capacity: 0.17 fl.oz.  (5 ml.)
              Weight: 0.86 oz.  (24.3 gr.)

Some minor scratches and few erased letters,
just indication of it age.

Commensurate with age, the condition is very good to excellent.

Rare for its image and overall condition.

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