This listing is for a pair of Antique Marzi & Remy German / Germany Beer Stein / Mug / Tankard  0.3 L  Hand Painted with Raised Relief Detail .

Three panes with central one of a lady and gentleman dancing and the two side panes of two cupids playing Percussion Instruments.

Mold number "228" and "225" on back of body under handle . Mold 228 & 225 was used to identify the maker of this stein from an old Marzi & Remy Catalog.

Marked what is to be 0.3 L on top band of exterior of body near handle but such is not clearly legible.

Incised marked "12"  in clay  at base.  ( see images ) .

Footed / Raised base as shown.

It measures 6 1/16 inches in height , 3 15/16 inches widest base diameter, 2 3/4  inches widest top rim diameter  weighing 527 grams net weight.

Raised detail , hand painted in great detail .

In excellent antique as shown condition I don't think it has seen use.

Cream , navy blue , browns , and black in colors .

Production years are listed to be from 1880 to 1935.

This pair of German beer stein, are a traditional drinking vessel with a rich history and cultural significance.

Description: These particular steins features a cobalt blue background with raised, hand-painted details depicting a scene of dancing figures in traditional attire, characteristic of Bavarian design.

Origin: Beer steins originated in Germany in the 14th century, initially evolving from the need for covered beverage containers to address sanitation concerns during the bubonic plague.

Materials: While early steins were primarily made of stoneware, later versions incorporated materials like pewter, glass, porcelain, and silver.

Cultural Significance: German beer steins became more than just drinking vessels; they evolved into symbols of status and display pieces, often adorned with family crests or expressions.

Collectibility: Today, authentic German beer steins are highly sought after by collectors, with limited edition pieces often individually numbered and stamped with the manufacturer's mark.

**There is a mark at the top of one of them that looks like a possible burn or age mark. Please see photos.