63 - May 28 Mega Bid Event
Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 581
Vintage Gerz German Beer Stein
Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$10
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 |
- Manufacturer: Gerz (marked "Handarbeit Gerz" on the hanging tag)
- Origin: Made in West Germany
- Dimensions: Approximately 11 inches in height by 5.5 inches in width.
Design & Features
- Material: Glazed ceramic/stoneware body with a decorative pewter lid.
- Aesthetic: Traditional German "Handarbeit" (handmade) style featuring a raised relief tavern or bar scene with vibrant hand-painted colors.
- Inscriptions: Includes the German phrase "Macht alte jung," which translates to "Makes the old young" (part of a longer traditional rhyme about dance and jest keeping the heart young).
- Lid: Conical pewter lid with a decorative thumb lift.
Available payment options
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
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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.