Antique German Reinhold Merkelbach Lidded Figural Monk Character Beer Stein .5L

Description

Marked Made in Germany 21 on base. Hallmark circa 1964-1968.

"Merkelbach Manufaktur was established in 1843. The founder was Wilhelm Merkelbach whose family pottery traditions had dated bach to 17th century. The pottery was developed by his son Reinhold Merkelbach. After his death the Merkelbach Manufaktur was managed by widow Toska Merkelbach and in 1907 it was overtaken by sons Paul and Reinhold Merkelbach. The sons of Toska Merkelbach died in the WWI. She had to manage the company again in order to save manufactory for her grandson Reinhold Paul Bernhard Merkelbach born in 1918. Professor Reinhold Paul Bernhard Merkelbach took over a factory in 1957. He was a scientist and the factory was run by managers. In 1971 50 percent of the company was bought by W. Goebel AG. In 1985 Goebel overtook remaining 50 percent of the downsized company. In 1988 Merkelbach family and a collector and some workers repurchased the factory. Production had to be stopped around 2007 when it became clear that further production of ceramics in Germany was no longer a viable option. Best selling molds were transferred to Töpferei Girmscheid Höhr-Grenzhausen.

Condition

Good Condition - Gentle wear

Dimensions

5.5" x 4.75" x 7" (Width x Depth x Height)