Catalog No. 912
Pottery, 0.5L, etched and relief, pewter lid.
Text:
“Schwarzer Peter”
(Black Peter)
“Ein voller Becher, ein guter Trunk,
sind Sorgenbrecher für Alt und Jung.”
(A full beaker, a good drink,
are sorrow breakers for old and young.)
The card game called “Old Maid” in the U.S. is known by a variety of names throughout Europe, including “Schwarzer Peter” in Germany.
Price Range: $75-$100
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