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What steins are worth money?
German Stein Values
- Auctioneer Ron Fox shared that he once sold a 17th century American tankard, a type of stein, for $140,00 dollars.
- In 2018, a 1900 German regimental stein sold for a little over $6,000.
- An 1850s Marzi & Remy pewter lid stein sold in 2020 for $150.
How much is a German stein worth?
German Stein Value You can find an antique German beer stein at a price range from $50 to $5,000. The precise information about the particular piece can make a difference of thousands of dollars. For example, a 17th-century American tankard, which belonged to one family for generations, was sold for $140,000.
Why do German beer steins have lids?
The lid. The lids on beer mugs serve as a sanitary measure, especially to keep insects out of the beer. They are usually made out of pewter, and are usually equipped with a lever that is in reach of the thumb, so that it is possible to grab the mug and open and close the lid with a single hand.
How much is a stein?
The Stein Glass will hold 2 pints however the line on the glass is unofficial and may be slightly inaccurate.
Why is there a lid on a beer stein?
How much are old German beer steins worth?
German Stein Value You can find an antique German beer stein at a price range from $50 to $5,000.
How many pints are in a German stein?
2 pints
The Stein Glass will hold 2 pints however the line on the glass is unofficial and may be slightly inaccurate.
What is the rarest beer stein?
One of the top sellers was a Meissen stein, circa 1715, by Johann Friedrich Bottger, featuring a hand-painted gold crest, which fetched $26,400. This rare pre-porcelain piece attracted international attention.
Who are steinland gifts and collectibles authorized dealers?
Steinland Gifts & Collectibles was one of their top Authorized Dealers for the majority of the time they were in the business. We were also an Anheuser-Busch Approved Secondary Market Dealer. Our Secondary Market Inventory consists of several thousand steins that have been retired or sold out from their primary sources.
Where is steinland gifts in Elgin IL located?
Welcome to Steinland Gifts & Collectibles located on Dundee Avenue (Route 25) in the North end of Elgin, Illinois (Northwest suburbs of Chicago). Like our name says, our store specialty is Beer Steins. We are full service dealers serving the beer stein collecting hobby since 1986.
Who is the largest distributor of Steins in the world?
Up until the year 2010, Anheuser-Busch was the largest producer and distributor of collectible steins. Steinland Gifts & Collectibles was one of their top Authorized Dealers for the majority of the time they were in the business. We were also an Anheuser-Busch Approved Secondary Market Dealer.
Where was the original steinland store in Dundee located?
Our original store was located in East Dundee for 30 years. We moved in 2021 and our new shop is located about a mile south on the same street, Route 25. We have hundreds of different steins in our inventory.