This is a miniature lidded beer stein in the Alt Heidelberg pattern, with the text Alt Heidelberg and du feine visible on the body. The hand-painted relief decoration shows Heidelberg Castle, floral panels, and a pewter hinged lid with thumb lift; the maker and country of origin are not marked in the photos.
Hand-painted ceramic stein with raised relief decoration and scenic panels.
Pewter lid is hinged and fitted with a thumb lift; the lid top is decorated with embossed scrollwork.
Visible text reads “Alt Heidelberg” and “du feine.”
Heidelberg Castle scene appears on one panel, with floral motifs around the body.
Approximate height is about 5.5 to 6 inches.
No maker’s mark, stamp, or capacity is visible in the photos.
Made as a small decorative drinking stein, this piece would have been used for beer or display on a shelf, bar, or curio cabinet. Today it works well as a collectible stein and a display piece for vintage barware or European décor.
The lid is loose.
