Bidspirit auction | Two German ceramic lidded beer

Two German ceramic lidded beer steins including a Marzi and Remy example - A group of two ceramic lidded beer steins of German manufacture. The larger vessel features high-relief decoration against a cobalt blue ground, depicting a rustic building and figures in traditional dress. A banner is inscribed with the German text Wer froh auf Erden leben will. The base is incised with the marks W. Germany, Stein, and the number 4. The smaller vessel is decorated with a seated figure and scrollwork against a similar cobalt ground. The base bears the incised number 2074 and a shield mark containing the letters M and R, identifying the maker as Marzi and Remy. Both steins are fitted with hinged, domed metal lids featuring decorative thumbpieces and relief-moulded patterns.