Beer Steins at Beer Collections

A Brief History of Steins:

The word stein is actually a shortened form of Steinzeugkrug, which is the German word for stoneware jug. The origins of beer steins date back to the 14th century. As a result of the bubonic plague and several invasions of flies throughout Europe shortly thereafter, Germany established several laws in the early 16th century requiring that all food and beverage containers be covered to protect their contents. By combining a lid, hinge, and thumblift, these 'German' containers could easily be opened and closed with one hand.

About this time many efforts were also made to improve the earthenware material used for beer steins. By raising the firing temperature, clay was vitrified into a solid, moisture-free, stone-like material called stoneware. Because this new material was much more durable than the previous earthenware, beer steins made of stoneware became very popular and many different types of designs and decorations were artistically applied to them.

The guild system was firmly entrenched in European society at this time. The pewter guild, combined with the heightened awareness for hygiene among food containers, created an environment in Germany that would ensure the presence of permanently attached pewter lids on stoneware drinking vessels for the next 300 years. By the end of the 19th century, the beer stein was clearly defined as being made in Europe, primarily of stoneware and primarily with a permanently attached pewter lid.

Collecting beer steins is extremely popular. Some collectors specialize in particular types such as faience (a thick, brightly painted pottery originating from the 1500s in Faienza, Italy); regimental designs or figural designs, and others collect steins from just one manufacturer. There were a huge number of German potteries that made the majority of steins found today, but there were a few famous factories whose steins have become highly collectable such as Meissen, Mettlach and Capo-di-Monte

Miller Brewing: This is the third on the series of America's Majestic Wildlife. Intricately sculpted relief on the stein body and also on he unique handle complement the artwork of the decal. The stiens comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and an indiviual serial number on the stein. Price: $	Miller Brewing: This handsome, intricately embossed ceramic stein gives us a glimpse of a pair of eagles taking a breif pause to survey their surrounding. "Winter's Guardians" is the Second in a series of collector stiens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity and have an indiviual serial number on each stein. Price: $	Miller Brewing: Normal Rockwell's sense of humor can be seen in many of his paintings. This one is no different. We have added an extra bit of irony that Rockwell would surely have appreciated. And what fisherman has not felt that the fish are all somewhere else? These beer steins are the third in a series of collector stiens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity and have an indiviual serial number on each stein. Price: $	Miller Brewing: A limited edition numbered piece, the Miller Millennium Stein captures the spirt of our past while holding us in awe over the future that stretches before us. Tracing this millennium from the viking age to the space age, this intricate piece is beautifully crafted in ceramic bas-relief. Price: $

Miller Brewing: Normal Rockwell's memorable painting, Rosie the Riveter, remined Americans of the need for all to do their part in the war efort and to take pride in the work involved. With Rosie, Rockwell also paid tribute to the millions of American women who filled male jobs left vacant by those who had gone off to fight. These beer steins are the forth in a series of collector stiens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity and have an indiviual serial number on each stein. Price: $	Coors Brewing: Persis Clayton Weirs, internationally renowned wildlife artist, created this artwork especially for the latest Coors stein series. It features a snowy mountain scene appropriately called "Somewhere Near Golden, Colorado." Price: $	Coors Brewing: Persis Clayton Weirs, internationally renowned wildlife artist, created this artwork especially for the latest Coors stein series. It features a snowy mountain scene showcased with a waterfall, for the series appropriately called "Somewhere Near Golden, Colorado." Price: $	Coors Brewing: Persis Clayton Weirs, internationally renowned wildlife artist, created this artwork especially for the latest Coors stein series. It features a snowy mountain scene showcased with a waterfall, for the series appropriately called "Somewhere Near Golden, Colorado." The stiens comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and an indiviual serial number on the stein. Price: $

Corona Extra: Price: $	Corona Extra: This intricately embossed ceramic stien is crafted in three dimensional bas-relief with a full decal permanently fired onto the body. "Surfs Up" is the forth stein in the series created exclusively for Corona Extra and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and has an indiviual serial number on each stein. Price: $	Corona Extra: Price: $	Budweiser: Price: $

Budweiser: Price: $	Budweiser: Price: $	Budweiser: Price: $	Budweiser: This seventeenth stein in the long-running holiday series features a wintry sunset scene beautifully illustrated by artist Jerry Raedeke. The peaceful setting is highlighted by the world-famous Budweiser Clydesales trotting down a winding, country road after a freshly fallen December snow. This magnificent 6 3/4" tall, ceramic relief stein is also highlighted by detailed top and bottom bands featuring an intricate combination of garland, poinsettias and holly berries. Price: $

Budweiser: Price: $	Budweiser: Price: $	Budweiser: The Budweiser Holiday Stein series celebrates the year 2002 with this exquisite "Guiding The way Home" holiday stein. Created by award-winning illustrator Rip Kastaris, this unique stein depicts the majestic world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales as they pull their loaded wagon past a lighthouse beacon. Price: $	Budweiser: The Budweiser Holiday Stein series celebrates the year 2002 with this exquisite "Guiding The way Home" holiday stein. Created by award-winning illustrator Rip Kastaris, this unique stein depicts the majestic world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales as they pull their loaded wagon past a lighthouse beacon. Price: $

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