Vintage 11” German Beer Stein Zöller & Born Jägers Abschied Pewter Lid

Vintage 11” Zöller & Born German Beer Stein – “Jägers Abschied” Hunter’s Farewell – Western Germany w/ Pewter Lid

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Description

This vintage German beer stein stands an impressive 11 inches tall (base to top of lid) and features the classic “Jägers Abschied” (“Hunter’s Farewell”) motif in colorful raised relief. The scene depicts a huntsman bidding farewell, with intricate detail of traditional clothing, a hunting dog, and an alpine village backdrop.
• Maker: Zöller & Born (triangle logo, “Western Germany” stamped on base)
• Era: Produced in West Germany, circa 1956–1990
• Design: Hand-painted stoneware with richly textured relief scenes
• Lid: Ornate pewter lid with thumb lift, hinged and secure
• Height: 11 inches
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. No cracks or chips noted. Light age-appropriate wear to lid (some tarnishing) and glaze. Please review photos for details.

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Historical Notes

The inscription “Jägers Abschied” translates to “Hunter’s Farewell,” a popular 19th-century German hunting song and cultural motif. It was frequently used in artwork and traditional stein designs to symbolize departure and nostalgia.

This stein was manufactured by Zöller & Born, a respected family-run company founded in 1956 in Höhr-Grenzhausen, located in the Westerwald region of Germany—a center of fine stoneware production since the 14th century. Steins marked “Western Germany” were produced between 1949 and 1990, during the Cold War era, for export.

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Dimensions
• Height: 11 in. (to top of lid)
• Width: ~4.5 in. at base
• Capacity: Approx. 0.5 liter

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Shipping & Handling
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