Antique Reinhold Hanke #233 German Beer Stein 0.5L Cobalt Stoneware No Lid For Sale

Antique German stoneware beer stein attributed to Reinhold Hanke, mold/catalog number 233. Features traditional gray salt-glazed stoneware with cobalt blue relief decoration, ornate floral and scrollwork designs, and raised decorative bands.Marked 0.5L near the rim and 233 on the base.The German inscription reads:Trink was klar ist
Sprich was wahr ist
Lieb was rar istTranslation: Drink what is clear, speak what is true, love what is rare.The original pewter lid is no longer present; the attachment hole remains at the top of the handle. Displays beautifully even without the lid.Pre-owned antique condition with age-related surface wear, small marks and imperfections consistent with old stoneware. Please review all photos closely for exact condition. Small chip on rim as shown in picture. A nice piece for a German beer stein collection, antique barware display, or Oktoberfest decor.