King

Catalog No. (F18)

Enameled stoneware, figural, 0.25L, hand-marked �53�.

This King stein, as well as a matching Queen and Princess, are undoubtedly intended to represent characters from children�s fairy tales. Given the many stories involving such characters and the absence of any unique identifiers, it�s reasonable to presume that the intent was to create a generic royal family.

This is one of a series of eleven figural steins designed by Franz Ringer, manufactured by Merkelbach & Wick, and then hand-enameled, probably at the Jacob Reinemann facility in Munich. Most have been seen only in a �-liter size and were apparently made specifically for children. They typically carry an incised �J. Reinemann/M�nchen� bottom mark and a hand-painted decoration number (49�59).

See also Girl with Dolls and Flowers, Gnome with Mushroom Hat, Grethl, Hans in Luck, Hanswurst, Kasper, Little Red Riding Hood and Munich Child.

Price Range: $600-$800

     
     
MW (F18)
MW (F18)

 
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