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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.
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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
German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming German beer stein from the mid-20th century.
Ceramic stein decorated with floral designs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
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
$3,217 Sale Price
35% Off
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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
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
$1,200
Very Early and Rare Richard Stein Daybed for Knoll
By Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
Birch plywood with upholstered backrest and loose seat cushion, original finish to wood, reupholstered, foot pedal releases back which retracts to form a large sleeping surface.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Birch
$3,485 Sale Price
21% Off