Bavarian Beer Stein with "Rein Zinn" Pewter Lid, Lion & Lozenges in Cobalt Blue – Vintage 1970s–1980s, Munich

A classic Bavarian beer stein of white-glazed ceramic with vivid cobalt blue decor and a heavy pewter lid.

Design

The motif shows the Bavarian coat of arms with the rampant lion and the blue-and-white lozenges. The hinged lid with thumb-lift bears the quality stamp "REIN ZINN" (pure pewter) inside. The original label of the shop "Pavillon-RITH, München" is still on the base.

Details & Condition

• Material: glazed ceramic, pure pewter lid
• Colors: cobalt blue, white, pewter gray
• Height incl. thumb-lift: approx. 13 cm / 5.1 in
• Opening: approx. Ø 7.5 cm / 3 in
• Base: approx. Ø 9.5 cm / 3.7 in
• Origin: Germany (Munich label)
• Date: approx. 1970s–1980s
• Condition: excellent, no chips, cracks or crazing; lid opens smoothly, with patina

Who It's For

For beer stein collectors, home bars and lovers of Bavarian tradition – a cozy holiday gift.

Care

Hand wash; wipe the pewter dry.

At the flea market in Waidhofen an der Thaya the blue stein stood among tavern glasses – ready for the next round.

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