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German 4F Athletic Gymnastic Society Salt Glaze 2L Beer Stein & Pewter Dish

About the Item

Vintage German beer stein and plaque. The beer stein features cobalt blue salt glaze with porcelain and pewter lid, heraldic shield / crest with the text: Hud ware er nicht, ja was dann! / Der Durst ist ein grosser Tyran. Loosely translated to he wasn't, well then what! / Thirst is a great tyrant. The dish / medallion / plaque is made of pewter and features the four F logo with ribbon and wreath accent and portrait of Dr. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852). Text reads: Gut Heil / Einig / Mutig / Kraftig / Treu. Good Hail / United / Courageous / Strong / Faithful. Four F or 4F — a symbol of the German gymnastic or athletic society; the Fs are flipped in a pattern that puts all their corners together making a cross shape; 4F stands for Frisch, Fromm, Froh, Frei, meaning alert, devout, joyful, free. DIMENSIONS Stein - 5.75” x 4” x 7.75” / Dish - 6” x 5” x 0.5” (Width x Depth x Height)

Dimensions:

Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Black Forest (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Pewter,Stoneware

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century