{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-pre-wwi-stein-by-hauber-reuther-dated-1904","title":"Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Stein by Hauber \u0026 Reuther - Dated 1904","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Perhaps no other collectible is so shrouded in myth, misinformation and mistaken identity as German regimental steins. These pieces have been steadily reproduced since the 1960s and most experts agree reproductions far outnumber authentic examples. Yet few buyers other than stein specialists know how to identify the fakes. We have examined this stein thoroughly, with reference to several websites such as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realorrepro.com\/article\/Regimental-beer-steins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRealorRepro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.steveonsteins.com\/reservists-regimental-and-occupational-reproduction-beer-steins-below\/reservists-regimental-reproductions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteveonSteins\u003c\/a\u003e, and this one has all of the correct aspects for being original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of authentic German regimental beer steins were produced between about 1890 and 1914. During this time, military service was compulsory in Germany. Most men would take basic training between 17 and 20 and then enter the reserves until age 40. A group of men would enter a unit together, stay in the same unit for training and be discharged as a unit. This sense of togetherness fostered the custom of buying souvenirs with the unit name, insignias and decorations as a keepsake of military service. Many souvenir items were available such as pipes, clocks, flasks and especially steins. Rosters of names from your unit, or regiment, could be added to the steins and these became known to collectors as \"regimental steins.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic ca. 1890-1914 steins were available in pottery, porcelain, glass and metal. Regardless of what the stein was made of, almost all had pewter lids. The most common sizes are half-liter and one-liter. The beginning of WW I effectively ended the production of regimental steins as labor and materials were diverted to the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very high quality original Imperial German Regimental beer stein. It is highly decorated on the exterior, and these were generally made with lovely design on the exterior, with banners and other areas where they were customized for the specific regiment \/ unit that the person ordering the stein requested. These were usually ordered in groups for a particular regiment. This one is engraved on the lid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB. E. n. m. Dienstzeit Gurn. Faz. Erlungen. 1904.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example doesn’t appear to be named to a particular regiment or soldier, but is maker-marked on the bottom to\u003cstrong\u003e Hauber \u0026amp; Reuther\u003c\/strong\u003e, and dated 1904. The Freising, Bavaria stoneware factory that ultimately produced steins with the well known “HR” mark, was actually founded in 1876 by Adam Schön and Max Borho under the name “Schön \u0026amp; Borho”. Shortly thereafter, Borho’s stake in the factory fell into the hands of Albert Hauber, and the business was renamed “Schön, Hauber \u0026amp; Co.” In 1878, Schön sold his interest to Hauber, who continued the business as “The Hauber Co.” for the next four years. In 1882, Hans Reuther became a partner in the company, which was then renamed “Hauber and Reuther” and operated as such until ceasing production circa 1909. For practical purposes, the beer stein output of the Freising factory during the six years prior to becoming Hauber \u0026amp; Reuther is quite similar to that produced in the post-1882 period. Consequently, no attempt has been made to separate out the steins that may have predated the actual Hauber \u0026amp; Reuther partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stein depicts men from different branches of the service, Uhlan, medical, infantry, artillery, and reservist etc all enjoying a drink together next to a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very impressive display item from the German Empire, ready to research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41982716706885,"sku":"ONSV24LBM92","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24LBM92__01.jpg?v=1726268900","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-pre-wwi-stein-by-hauber-reuther-dated-1904","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}