Williamson Auction
Live Auction

63 - May 28 Mega Bid Event

Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-05-28 12:00:00 2026-05-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Williamson Auction Williamson Auction : 63 - May 28 Mega Bid Event https://bid.williamsonauctiongallery.com/auctions/williamson-auction/63---may-28-mega-bid-event-23391
Williamson Auction williamsonauctiongallery@yahoo.com
Lot 583

Three Vintage-Style German Beer Steins

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$30

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Three vintage-style German beer steins, likely crafted from stoneware or ceramic with traditional relief decorations and hinged pewter lids. 

Lot Overview

  • Item Count: 3 individual beer steins.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 5 inches each.
  • Construction: High-relief molded ceramic body with ornate metal (likely pewter) lids and thumb-lifts. 

 

The steins showcase classic German motifs commonly found on collectible pieces from the mid-to-late 20th century: 

  • Vignette Scenes: Each vessel appears to feature a central vignette or "3D scene". These typically depict traditional Bavarian tavern life, hunting landscapes, or iconic German cityscapes.
  • Color Palette: They feature a mix of earth tones (beige, cream, and brown) with vibrant cobalt blue accents, a hallmark of Westerwald-style pottery.
  • Heraldry: Some steins in this style include coats of arms or regional crests (such as the Bavarian lion or German eagle).
  • Floral & Leaf Borders: The top and bottom rims are likely decorated with relief-carved hops, vines, or edelweiss flowers. 
  • Condition: In good overall condition, though vintage pewter lids often show a natural patina or minor oxidation over time.
  • Potential Manufacturers: Based on the style and relief work, these may be from well-known German makers such as King-Werk, Gerz, or Zöller & Born

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

Congratulations on your winning! As per policy, balances of $2500 or more will need to be paid via bank wire, Zelle, check or money order. See below for payment instructions: Zelle: Send payment to williamsonauction@gmail.com • Wire Transfer: Domestic: WIRE Bank of America Routing: 026009593 Account: 898161769476 Williamson Auction Gallery International: Swift Code:BOFAUS3N Swift Code: BOFAUS6S-NON US CURRENCY Bank of America Account: 898161769476 Bank Address: 222 Broadway, New York, Ny 10038 Check: Williamson Auction Gallery 3816 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020

Shipping

For shipping assistance, we recommend contacting the following trusted professionals:

UPS Store: Phone 954-963-7134 Email store0288@theupsstore.com website

theupsstore.com/0288

Alternatively, we can provide additional recommendations for third-party shipping

services. All items will be shipped within 10 business days after payment has cleared.

Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not

collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.