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What is a stein in German?

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What is a stein in German?
A stein is essentially a beer mug that is traditionally used to drink German beer. Long ago, steins used to be made of stone and later were then replaced by glass. Shop a wide variety of antique and vintage steins on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Three quality antique German steins
Located in Ipswich, GB
Three quality antique German steins having three quality antique German pottery steins decorated
Category

Early 20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th century English oil of still life of fruit, German Stein with silver lid
By CHARLES THOMAS BALE
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding English 19th century still life of fruit, a German Stein with silver top in an interior
Category

1890s Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

18k Gold Figural German Stein Charm for a Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold charm. In 18k gold. In the form of an antique beer stein. With a thumb lift
Category

20th Century German Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Early 20th Century German Stein Beer Jugs, Guglhupf and Römertopf
Located in Haarlem, NL
Lovely set of five antique German Earthenware kitchen objects. You see two large beer bottles or
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Cobalt Blue Stein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Exceptional handblown cobalt blue German stein with pewter lid. Period: circa 1850 Origin
Category

Antique 1850s German Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century King Stoneware Wine Witch Nude German Lidded Beer Stein Carafe 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
"King Werk is a German stein manufacturer located in the historic Westerwald, Germany’s Western
Category

Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Metal

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