Antique R. Merkelbach Art Nouveau/Jgendstil Beer Stein #2095 Paul Wynand c. 1910s

Merkelbach Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Beer Stein #2095 by Paul Wynand c. Description: Presented is a very important beer drinking vessel manufactured by Reinhold Merkelbach. Merkelbach was the most modern in terms of design in the period of 1905 - 1910s.

The ceramic pieces from this period are the best examples of new aesthetics that emerged to replace so-called Historismus style that was reigning for almost half a century. Merkebach employed the most famous and modern artists that worked in the German version of Art Nouveau - the Jugendstil style - Richard Riemerschmid, Paul Wynand, K. This particular stein is a work of Paul Wynand - the artist that is the most responsible for creating "Merkelbach look". Made of stoneware with the famous "Braun gefflammt" (burned brown) glaze that became the signature look of Merkelbach stoneware.

Very stylish and elegant round shape with a long neck and black glazed geometrical decor. The handle and the pewter lid that are all parts of the general design. The stein is marked with R. Merkelbach Grenzhauzen circular mark used from 1909 to 1920.

There are some pencil marks on the bottom but they were made after manufacturing. The stein is in excellent flawless condition - very well-preserved. Merkelbach stoneware of the period employed new technologies, creating very sturdy stoneware that rarely cracks.

The stein is large and impressive - it is 13 tall to the top of the thumblift, 2 1/2 L capacity. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.

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