Step into history with this exquisite Mettlach Villeroy & Boch Beer Stein, part of the legendary Book Stein Series produced between 1893 and 1902. This particular stein, etched #2001B, represents the Medical profession, with its body designed to resemble a stack of antique medical books. Each “book spine” is intricately molded and painted, featuring titles such as:

🛡️ Lid Detail: The pewter lid is a rare WMF silver-plated version, specially ordered in place of the standard inlaid pewter. It features a stunning motif of intertwined serpents around a sunburst, with the German inscription: “GOTT IST KEIN GEWACHSEN KRÄUTLEIN DER WUNDER” (“God is not a grown herb of miracles”) — a poetic nod to the mysteries of medicine.

📏 Size: 0.5 Liter 🏷️ Markings: Authentic Mettlach stamp and embossed base markings 🦉 Thumb Lift: Sculpted owl, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge

This stein is not only a functional piece but a museum-worthy collectible, ideal for stein collectors, medical historians, or lovers of German craftsmanship.