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Title:

King-Werk German Beer Stein Pewter Lid Hand-Painted Relief Castle Scene Vintage

Characteristics:

•Brand: King-Werk

•Type: Beer Stein / Tankard

•Theme: Bavarian Castle and Tavern Scene

•Color: Multicolor – Cream, Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow Accents

•Material: Stoneware Ceramic with Pewter Lid

•Style: Traditional German Westerwald

•Production Technique: Molded Relief and Hand-Painted

•Production Style: Art Pottery

•Features: Pewter Hinged Lid with Ornate Thumb Lift, Relief Castle Motif, Marked with Crowned “KW” Stamp

•Finish: Gloss and Matte Combination Glaze

•Item Height: 8.5 in

•Item Depth: 6.5 in

•Item Length: 5 in

•Item Diameter: 3.75 in

•Capacity: Approx. 0.5 L (16.9 oz)

•Origin: Höhr-Grenzhausen, Westerwald Region

•Country of Manufacture: West Germany

•Era: Mid-20th Century

•Vintage: Yes

•Condition: Very good vintage condition; no cracks or repairs; lid mechanism solid and functional. Minor surface wear consistent with age.

Description:

Authentic King-Werk German beer stein featuring a colorful hand-painted relief design depicting a lively tavern scene on one side and a detailed castle landscape on the other. Crafted from fine stoneware in the traditional Westerwald style and topped with a beautifully engraved pewter lid. This collectible stein embodies the craftsmanship and heritage of King-Werk, a renowned German maker celebrated for its quality ceramic artistry. Perfect for display, collection, or as a timeless piece of breweriana history.

Brand History:

King-Werk GmbH was established in 1949 in Höhr-Grenzhausen, in Germany’s Westerwald region—a center of traditional stoneware craftsmanship dating back to the 16th century. Known for producing high-quality beer steins with hand-painted reliefs, King-Werk continued the artistic legacy of earlier Westerwald factories such as Reinhold Merkelbach and Marzi & Remy. Each piece was handmade and hand-finished by skilled artisans, often incorporating folk and historical motifs. King-Werk’s steins are recognized for their authenticity and remain among the most respected examples of postwar German ceramic artistry.

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