TIGERBRAEU BIERE DE MUNICH Steinkrug

Merkelbach & Wick

From the collection of Jorge O. Soriano

TIGERBRAEU

I love this stein!!!

TIGERBRAEU

Historic French Brewery - see description sec. - Acorn thumblift

TIGERBRAEU - BIERE DE MUNICH. Pictures don’t show the detail very well.

No capacity or calibration marks

N.B.M. on strap ???

Very nice condition inside and out!!!

Super clean and well cared for!!!

“BAUERNFREUND MUNICH”

“BAUERNFREUND MUNICH” - close up.

Base indented- Close-up picture next image

Merkelbach & Wick and the letter “X”

PUBLIC DOMAIN. Advertising poster produced in 1912 for the Fort-Carré brewery in Saint-Dizier, in which Cappiello represents one of the most significant historical episodes of the town of Haute-Marn

Public domain.

RARE!! “RAR” TIGERBRAU Steinkrug

Original owner’s description:
“Chope ancienne en grès « Rare »
Bière Tigerbrau Munich
Bière Tigerbraeu de la brasserie Fort Carré à Saint-Dizier”.

Translation from French to English:
“Antique "Rare" Stoneware Mug
Tigerbraeu Munich Beer
Tigerbraeu Beer from the Fort Carré Brewery in Saint-Dizier”.


Very old and scarce (hard to find) “TIGERBRAEU” steinkrug. On the rare occasion I have seen one, they sell for a premium. I should note. I don’t sell and never have sold any steins. Recently I was asked if I would be willing to sell one of my rare steins. It was simply too difficult to let it go. I was open to the possibility of a trade for a stein that would make a nice addition to my collection, but, he only collected newer steins, post World War 2. Anyway, let’s talk about this amazing steinkrug.

The stein was made by Merkelbach & Wick while the pewter lid was made by Bauernfreund in Munich. Notice the “BAUERNFREUND MUNICH” touch mark on the inside of the lid. There are initials N.B.M. on the hinge which I’m still needing to research. It measures roughly 6 1/4" tall x 3 3/4" in diameter across the base. It has a faintly impressed company mark, Merkelbach & Wick, on the underside of the base together with an impressed “X” which you can see in close up image. The body of the stein itself is decorated with a colorful resting or preparing to pounce tiger under the word “TIGERBRAEU”. The stein does not have capacity or calibration marks, but looks like 1/2L. The decoration on the lid is just awesome!!! It reads “TIGERBRAEU - BIERE DE MUNICH” around the central theme, The Tiger. The condition is excellent.

c. 1890s

Brewery History Snapshot from Chat GPT:
“ Origins and Local Significance
Fort Carré Brewery—located in Saint Dizier in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France—has roots that intertwine with the local history of fortifications and industrial innovation. Founded during a period when many French towns were developing regional industries, the brewery’s name evokes the spirit of resilience and defense associated with the local “fort” heritage. Over time, the brewery evolved from a small local producer to a notable player in the French craft and industrial brewing scene. Publications in local histories and industry compendiums note that its early success was built on quality craftsmanship and a deep connection to the region’s traditions.” Much more rich information was provided, but we are limited here on how much we can post.

L. Bauernfreund & Co., a pewterware manufacturer based in Munich, Germany, was established in 1883 by brothers Leopold and Nathan Bauernfreund. The company specialized in producing elaborately designed character steins, often collaborating with stoneware manufacturers like Hauber & Reuther. Leopold departed the business in 1892 to pursue other ventures, while Nathan continued operations until the company was deregistered in 1911. (See link below for more details.).

This steinkrug is one of my top 1/2 L favorites!!! It is in my top 5, out of probably a couple hundred or more of the 1/2L type.

As always, I welcome and appreciate your feedback, especially on this one.

Side note: I really should know more about my collection than I do, but, my learning journey is evolving and it’s fun. I especially enjoy reading about all the German breweries’ storied histories, and slowly starting to get a bit more interested in the stein makers “producers”. Same with the pewter master craftsman.

References:

Beer in Ads: “Bière Du Fort-Carré”.
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An excerpt from the link above: “… This poster is for Brasserie de Fort-Carré, in Saint-Dizier, France. It was founded in 1796. They were bought out in 1953, and the brewery was closed, although more recently a new company is bringing it back…”.

“BAUERNFREUND MUNICH”
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