Extremely RARE Beer Stein w/Sterling Silver Top

FSG1318

Condition: EF

Price: $2,950.00

Description:

This is one of the rarest shapes in American Brilliant cut glass -- a beer stein with American cut glass and a hinged sterling silver lid.  The sterling is marked with a 'cross' followed by 'sterling 925/1000 fine 1533.'  This was a presentation piece and is monogrammed "Manhasset Bay Yacht Club -- June 10, 1914 -- Won by Sentana."  The glass fluoresces an apple green indicating that it is American Brilliant cut glass.  The cutting is very well-done on a fine, clear, water-white blank.  The design is remarkably close to the "Hindoo" and "Plume" designs of J. Hoare & Co.  We suspect that both the sterling and glass were special-order items.

The stein stands 6 1/4-inches tall at the rim and has a maximum diameter of 4 1/4-inches.  It holds 24-oz. to the inside bottom of the rim and was probably a one-pint (16-oz.) mug with room for a 'head.'  There is no internal residue or cloudiness and the sterling has been professionally polished.

American Brilliant cut glass steins without sterling are very rare; mugs with a hinged, sterlilng top are even more rare.  Enjoy!