KING-WERK "Thewalt 1893 Dragon" Limited Edition 32 oz Earthenware Stein 454-237 - $160 - (Minneapolis, MN)
Description: KING-WERK "Thewalt 1893 Dragon" Limited Edition 32 oz Earthenware Stein 454-237 Thunder and fury held captive in enchanting story-telling! This stunning "Thewalt 1893 Dragon" Stein features a winged dragon spitting fire that is hand-painted in rustic hues all around the stein. A unique dragon axe handle, hand-painted with mirror-finish silver-tone accents and a 3-D pewter lid completes this limited edition design. This KING-WERK stein presents the "Thewalt 1893 Dragon" series, hand-crafted by skilled German stein crafters from the finest German earthenware using century-old techniques and traditions. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity.Thewalt was the oldest stein brand worldwide established in 1893 and later acquired by KING-WERK. Handcrafted and hand-painted by German stein makers, Thewalt uses a historical technique of stamping logo, country of origin and individual stein number into the bottoms of each steins.Includes:One SteinOne Certificate of AuthenticityDetails:Materials: Hand-made and hand-painted stoneware and pewterDimensions: 7-1/4"L x 4"W x 12-3/4"HCapacity: Holds 32 ozWeight: 3.3 lbsLimited Edition: Yes; Numbered Limited Edition 2500; Individually numbered at the bottom of the steinCertificate of Authenticity: IncludedCare: Hand wash onlyCountry of Origin: GermanyHistory of The Stein:In the early 1500s Germany established laws requiring that all food and beverage containers be covered to protect their contents from flies, believed to spread diseases like the bubonic plague. In response, east to open "steinkrugs" were created with a lid, hinge and a thumb lift. Created by skilled German craftsmen, the steins carry on a European tradition of excellence and craftsmanship since then.KING-WERK is situated in the Westerwald (Western Forest) of Germany, near the Rhine and Koblenz (the ancient Roman town of Confluentia) as well as the famous limes (the fortified Roman border). The oldest roots of potters' tradition in this area go back to…
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