📝 Item Description
A beautifully detailed antique German beer stein marked RW (Reinhold Merkelbach) with model number 1191 and “Geschützt”, meaning patented design.
This fine ½-litre stoneware stein features a relief countryside scene with a man and woman, surrounded by ornate trees and buildings, and a German verse inscription.
The pewter lid is richly decorated with scrollwork and a boar-shaped finial, complemented by a thumb lift depicting a beer barrel motif. A classic collectable from early 1900s Germany — full of character and craftsmanship.
 
⭐ Features
✔️ Original RW Reinhold Merkelbach maker’s mark (star logo)
✔️ Handcrafted relief scene with German verse
✔️ ½ Litre capacity (embossed on rim)
✔️ Ornate pewter lid with figural boar finial
✔️ Stamped 1191 / Geschützt to base
✔️ Authentic early 20th-century German stein
 
📏 Product Details
Material: Stoneware with pewter lid
Maker: Reinhold Merkelbach (RW)
Model: 1191
Capacity: ½ L (0.5 litre)
Height: Approx. 24 cm
Width (without handle): Approx. 10 cm
Era: Circa 1900–1920
Origin: Germany
Condition: Good antique condition overall. Pewter lid shows age-related wear and a small crack (see photo). Stoneware body in very good shape — no chips or repairs. Lovely natural patina.
 
📦 Package Includes
1 × Antique RW ½L German Beer Stein (as shown)
 
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💫 A stunning early 1900s German beer stein – a true collector’s piece with charm, history, and craftsmanship.