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Vintage figural ceramic beer pitcher by Original Gerz Gerzit, West Germany. Crafted in the classic Toby Jug tradition, this impressive pitcher is modeled as a cheerful, rotund tavern keeper or Landsknecht (German mercenary), complete with richly detailed period clothing and expressive features.Across the front is the German proverb:
“Reiner Wein und gutes Bier sind des Wirtes schönste Zier.”
Translated, it means:
“Pure wine and good beer are the innkeeper’s finest ornament.”Produced by the renowned Simon Peter Gerz pottery, this collectible pitcher is marked on the base Original Gerz Gerzit W. Germany #5. It makes a wonderful display piece for collectors of German beer steins, breweriana, tavern décor, or vintage European ceramics.GERZ West GERMANY Gerzit German Wine GOBLET Augsburg - German Souvenir Set of 4Gerz Western Germany Goblet made in the 1970\'s.The city on the Goblet is Augsburg. It also has a picture of a man and a picture of a woman both holding wine glasses. Bright blue accents and grapes with grapevine raised design. The Goblet measures just under 5 1/2 inches tall by 3 1/2 diameter. Made of pottery.Marked Gerz Original Gerzit W Germany.
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