Monique : European Fine and Decorative Arts
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This appears to be a modern commemorative beer stein or tankard for Mettlach Brewing Company, likely made in the late 20th or early 21st century. It has molded clear glass, a hinged metal lid, and a branded medallion reading “Established 1883.” The overall look is clean and commercial rather than period antique, so I would treat it as a souvenir piece. Conservative auction value is about $10 to $25 if modern, with a modest premium only if accompanied by strong documentation.
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Item Report
Mettlach Brewing Company Glass Steins Tankard
梅特拉赫酿造公司玻璃啤酒杯
By: Unknown; branded for Mettlach Brewing Company
Style: Brewing souvenir / commemorative stein
Origin: Likely United States
Materials: Molded glass, metal alloy lid and medallion
Age: Late 20th century to early 21st century
Condition: Very good (clean, no obvious chips or cracks visible)
Value: Authentic: $20-$60; Reproduction/modern souvenir: $10-$25
Maker's Marks / Writing: Mettlach Brewing Company; Established 1883
Date: 2026-06-22 17:06:35.614449
Description:
Clear molded glass beer stein/tankard with a hinged pewter-style lid, faceted thumb lift, and commemorative metal medallion. The medallion reads 'Mettlach Brewing Company, Established 1883,' suggesting a modern promotional or souvenir piece rather than an antique period stein. 一只透明压模玻璃啤酒杯/酒壶,配有铰链式仿锡盖、切面拇指钮和纪念金属徽章。徽章刻有“Mettlach Brewing Company, Established 1883”,更像现代宣传或纪念品,而非古董时期啤酒杯。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A decorative modern beer stein or tankard made as a brewery souvenir, not a rare antique. The crisp glass, machine-like finish, and branded emblem support a later promotional production. 这是一只装饰性的现代啤酒杯或酒壶,属于酿酒厂纪念品,并非稀有古董。玻璃清晰、机加工痕迹明显,加上品牌徽章,支持其为较晚期的宣传性制品。
Individual Images:
- front beer stein
- detail of hinged lid
- medallion emblem
- base and foot
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Very good (clean, no obvious chips or cracks visible)
Identification Score: 93%
The form, hinged lid, and brewery medallion make the object easy to identify as a commemorative beer stein/tankard. 其造型、铰链盖和酿酒厂徽章非常明确地表明这是纪念性啤酒杯/酒壶。
Authenticity Score: 35%
The piece appears genuine as a modern souvenir object, but not authentic as an antique period stein; the uniform glass and crisp branded elements point to recent manufacture. 这件器物作为现代纪念品看起来是真品,但并非古董时期原作;玻璃均匀、品牌元素清晰,指向较新的制造。
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Keywords
beer stein, tankard, Mettlach Brewing Company, commemorative, glass, pewter lid, United States, souvenir 啤酒杯, 酒壶, 梅特拉赫酿造公司, 纪念品, 玻璃, 锡盖, 美国, 纪念杯
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