Antique KPM German Stein with Pewter Lid – 19th C. Relief For Sale

🏺Antique KPM German Stein with Pewter Lid – 19th C. Relief Jug – Grape Motif & Poetic Inscription – 13¾” Tall

Inventory No.: AAI-789-5
Category:WOS Antiques

📜Description

A rare and exceptionalantique German steinbyKPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, Berlin), dating to thelate 19th – early 20th century. This impressive, large-scale jug featuresdeep brown and ivory glaze, highlighted withgilded accents,ornate raised grape clusters, and a finely detailedrelief face motifat the spout — a traditional symbol of abundance and hospitality.

Theoval front panelis hand-painted with an elegant German verse in Gothic script:

„Auch dem Müden ist’s zu gönnen
Wenn Abends sinkt die Sonnen
Daß er in sich geht und denkt
Wo man einen Guten schenkt.“

(Translation:“Even the weary one deserves it, when the sun sets in the evening — that he reflects and remembers where one offers a good drink.”)

The jug is topped with itsoriginal pewter hinged lidand thumb lift, both in excellent working order. The base carries the classicKPM orb and scepter mark, confirming its royal provenance and superior quality.

✨Features

• Maker:KPM – Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, Berlin
• Origin:Germany
• Date:c. 1880–1910
• Material:stoneware with pewter lid
• Design:Relief grapevine motifs, sculpted face spout, gilt accents, hand-painted verse
• Colors:Deep brown, ivory, gold, pewter
• Mark:KPM orb and scepter mark on base
• Condition:Very Good antique condition – no chips, cracks, or repairs. Pewter lid intact and functional. Minor age-appropriate surface wear. Please excuse the light reflections in the photographs-not a flaw in the stein.

📏Measurements

• Height:13¾” (34.9 cm)
• Base Diameter:4” (10.2 cm)
• Widest Diameter:7” (17.8 cm)
• Top Diameter:2¼” (5.7 cm)

📦Condition

Very good antique condition with no cracks or chips. Pewter hinge and lid function smoothly. Surface shows only minor signs of age, consistent with careful handling over more than a century.

🏷️Notes on Collectibility

KPM steins are among the most sought-after examples ofGerman stoneware craftsmanship, combining artistry, history, and functionality. This piece — with itspoetic inscription, large size, and detailed relief work— is a striking display piece for any breweriana, beer stein, or European ceramics collection.

🚚Shipping & Returns

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Returns

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