Description: Catalog No. 926 - In good to very good condition - No cracks or chips but looks like the lid has a broken thumb opener part. see all photos - Measures about 8.5" tall Pottery, etched, 0.3L, with lid.Text: Ob Rittersmann, ob Lanzenknecht, ein jeder gern sein Schoppen zecht. (Whether knight or soldier, each gladly downs his portion of beer.)Central image taken from an illustration by Kaspar Kï - gler (1838-1923), part of an 1890 mural that once graced the Wiesbaden Ratskeller, but was sadly destroyed in World War II.A Lanzenknecht (or Landsknecht) were feudal serfs used for military purposes by their master. These "soldiers" were often traded between landowners and were, in a sense, the equivalent of modern mercenaries, with the important difference that they were not free to choose their employer.This is a used item so minor signs of wear should be expected. Any additional notes specific to this item are listed above. This will be packed with care for safe travels. If shipping costs look a bit off please message me for a more accurate shipping cost. Reasonable offers are considered. Local Pick Up - Message me for details
Price: 119 USD
Location: Dallastown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-10-20T15:54:40.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: King
Object Type: Lidded Stein
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
