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Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Beer Stein/Pitcher Kayserzinn #4289 c.1904
Description: This beautiful beer stein pitcher is designed in a very stylish manner - the signature characteristic of Jugendstil or German interpretation of Art Nouveau. It was crafted by Kayserzinn, the most famous German Jugendstil pewter objects manufacturer.
At the world exhibitions in Paris (1900), Turin (1902), Dusseldorf and St.Louis (1904), the company enjoyed great success with its "Kayserzinn" or "Kayser pewter", a special lead-free alloy of tin and silver distinguished by its lasting gleam - success which it owed to its outstanding designers: Karl Geyer (1858-1912), Hermann Fauser(1874-1947), Karl Berghof(1881-1967) and others, but their main designer and artistic director was Hugo LEVEN (1874-1956), a name to be compared with that of Liberty's main pewter designer, Archibald KNOX. The decors they designed were inspired by both floral French Art Nouveau and by linear Jugendstil. It was the Kayser company's aim, through its use of the methods of mass production, to make artistically designed, contemporary Jugendstil objects of daily use (such as candlesticks, ashtrays, lamps, beakers, vases, tea and coffee sets) accessible to a broad selection of the public.
The pitcher features a stylish relief floral design, representing traditional hops and barley in an Art Nouveau style. The finial on the lid is made in the form of a radish - a favorite German beer snack at the time. It was designed by Hugo Leven - the most influential artist associated with the aesthetics of Kayserzinn.
The stein is engraved with a presentation inscription that states the stein was a wedding celebration gift from two people to their friend. The stein was expensive at the time, so it made a good wedding gift from two people.
A fascinating, impressive, and elegant work of art - the true cultural artifact of the very interesting artistic movements.
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The mark at the bottom reads "Kayserzinn 4289". The pitcher is in excellent flawless condition, it is very large and impressive, standing 16" tall to the top of the thumblift, 3L capacity
Reference#: Condition: Excellent Year: c.1900 - 1905 Country: Germany Maker: Kayserzinn Height: 10 in Materials: Kayser pewter
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