Product Description

This highly detailed and hand painted stein designed by Peter Duemler pays tribute to the play Faust - the story of Dr. Johannes Faust written by the world-famous German poet Wolfgang von Goethe.
The beer stein depicts three scenes from the play.  Left side: Showing when he made a deal with the Devil - "Uns ist ganz kannibalisch wohl als wie fuenfhundert Saeuen", which translates as: "We feel as terrifically good as five hundred sows"
Front: Showing when he flirted with Gretchen - "Beim Himmel dieses Kind ist schoen,so etwas hab' ich nie gesehn", which translates as: "Good heavens, this child is beautiful - I've never seen anything like it before",
Right side: Showing his separation from Gretchen (the says Devil to him) - "Ich muss dich nun vor allen Dingen, in lustige Gesellschaft bringen", which translates as: "Above all, I have to get you now into jolly company."

Pewter relief conical lid and cobalt blue and gray background.

Limited Edition of 10,000 individually numbered pieces Worldwide!

Made in Germany by Thewalt

Height: approx. 9.25"

Volume: 1/2 Liter

Genuine "Old German" Beer Stein

Traditions are rekindled with this new series. The beer steins are reproduced according to still existing records and using the original patterns of the models created by Peter Duemler (1860-1907), one of the best-known artists of his time, more than a century ago. Each beer stein of this series is exclusive and is manufactured only in a limited number, a rare piece for lovers of historic drinking vessels and collectors all over the world.