Steinzeug-Industrie made steins 1878-and is still in business today, this "art nouveau design" has a 1/2L capacity mark and mold #204 under the handle. It's about 4-1/2" tall and has a makers mark on the bottom. The lid is engraved with "Gesangsquartett Rheingold s/l Karl Schmarzemholzer" (Vocal quartet Rheingold s/l Karl Schmarzemholzer).
. art nouveau started around 1880 and became popular 1890-1910. It was required to have Germany or Made in Germany on all exports. This stein may have been made for the German market and somehow made it was to the USA.
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| type | stein | material | stoneware |
| producer |
Steinzeugwerke producer info | mold | 204 |
| designer/decorator | |||
| capacity | 1/2L | ||
| design date | 1890-1910. | ||
| height | 11.4 cm (appx. 4.5 inches.) |
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