German Pre WWI Regimental Stein, Bavarian 8th Field Artillery Regiment
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $165.00

Original era manufacture. Porcelain body & top, hand decorated exterior with a lithopane bottom. This stein is rather unusual in that the top is of porcelain and shaped like a nosecap of an artillery shell. It once belonged to a driver of the 1st Battery, 8th Bavarian FA Regiment and honors his service from 1906-1908. The painted exterior shows wear and there is a sizable chip and crack in the rim of the stein, fortunately most of this is covered by the top. In addition, the lithopane has been pierced. This was a practice done when the soldier passed so no one else could drink from it. We have an Ulan stein in our collection which has been pierced in a similar fashion. On a brighter note, someone has repaired the bottom so you can now enjoy your favorite beverage from this old stein if you like. Great old stein for display.