German Wine Decanter?

[mick56]

About 9" tall, on his belly it says" Reiner Wein ands gutes bier Sinddes Mirtes Schonfte Zeir". Not sure if I spelled words right, no other markings on it. The outside looks like brown ceramic, the inside is a cobalt blue.

 

[TxTim]

Looks like a fancy beer stein.

 

[nova treasure]

Gerz German Beer Stein (Toby jug)

"Reiner wein und gutes bier sind des wirtes schonfte zier"
Pure wine and Good beer are the owners best attributes.

Nova Treasure

 

[Bramblefind]

I found a few of these on Worthpoint etc..

Here is one on Ruby Lane

http://www.rubylane.com/item/516897-1008017/Gerz-Germany-Large-Figural-Pitcher

Price: $95.00 USD

Gerz Germany Large Figural Pitcher. The saying reads, "Reiner Wein und gutes Bier Sind des Wirtes schonfte Zier". The pitcher measures 9 inches tall and 6 inches from handle to belly. In wonderful condition.

Item ID: 1008017

 

[Kenosha Kid]

Here's another:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-WEST-GE..._DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230c7f03b0&x=43&y=6


I've seen them on sites with prices from $9.99 to $120.00+.

These were made around the early 1960's, usually painted and with a salt glaze. The bottom should have the Gerz/Gerzit stamp and sometimes "Handarbeit" (meaning hand crafted); also, a number (which one in the series it is). I don't recall how many were made though.

Gerz went bankrupt in the 1990's and was bought by the DOMEX Geschenk-Manufaktur, who owns the Gerz label rights.