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Raise a toast to genuine West German craftsmanship with this impressive vintage Original Gerz lidded beer stein, featuring Stuttgart’s historic Altes Schloss, or Old Castle.Unlike the inexpensive modern souvenir steins flooding today’s marketplace, this example carries the authentic under-base factory mark:“W. Germany – Original Gerzit – Gerz”
Form/production number: 5
Additional hand-applied production or decorator number: 22The substantial stoneware body is richly modeled in high relief with an Alpine village landscape, mountains, evergreen trees, traditional architecture, flowing greenery, and raised edelweiss flowers. The relief decoration is individually color-accented, creating visible dimension and small variations characteristic of decorated ceramic work—not a flat, mass-market imitation.Its front panel presents a detailed view of Stuttgart Altes Schloss, framed by raised brickwork and deep cobalt-blue bands. The large sculptural handle resembles carved wood and supports a fitted hinged metal lid with an ornate domed form, engraved scrollwork, and decorative thumb lift.The manufacturer’s West Germany designation dates the piece to the divided-Germany period, approximately 1949–1990. Gerz traces its stoneware production history to 1862 and is a recognized name among German-stein collectors. Beer Stein Library, Gerz mark historyApproximate measurements* Approximately 11 inches tall to the lid finial
* Approximately 8 inches tall to the ceramic rim
* Base approximately 4.5 inches across
* Opening approximately 3 inches across
* Approximately 6 inches from outer handle to opposite sideConditionBeautiful vintage condition with the lid, hinge, and thumb lift present. The pottery displays strong color, attractive glaze, and sharply defined relief decoration. The metal lid has authentic age-related patina and surface wear. The underside foot shows expected shelf wear and discoloration from age. Please examine all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.A handsome display piece for an Oktoberfest collection, German heritage décor, Stuttgart memorabilia, breweriana collection, home bar, man cave, or distinctive holiday gift.This listing is for the actual vintage Gerz West Germany stein photographed—not a recently manufactured reproduction.Recommended item specifics* Brand: Gerz
* Country/Region of Manufacture: West Germany
* Material: Glazed stoneware/ceramic with metal lid
* Theme: Stuttgart, Altes Schloss, Germany, Oktoberfest
* Type: Lidded beer stein
* Original/Reproduction: Original vintage
* Era: 1949–1990
* Color: Cobalt blue, tan, brown, green and multicolor
* Features: Raised relief, decorated details, hinged ornate lid
* Capacity: Do not enter unless measured with water
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