A rare antique stoneware character stein in the form of a gnome holding pipe and a beer. The large stoneware character’s head forms the lid with a pewter handle for your thumb to open.
 
Stamped Made in West Germany 430 on underside for Rosskopf & Gerz circa 1901.
 
Size: 10.00" tall and 4.50" wide and 6.50" deep including handle (25.4x11.5x15.2cm)
 
If you are starting a Stein collection you can find him and others on www.beerstein.net Type: Stein (character) Material: Stoneware Producer: Rosskpof and Gerz Designer/decorator: Unknown Capacity:
 
0.5 L Design date: 1901~1917