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Title: german gnome stein value?
Post by: 1975vegaowner on November 18, 2009, 07:40:19 PM
all ik is that it was made in germany and and it has a anchor looking symbol with a H under it







Title: Re: german gnome stein value?
Post by: ironlord1963 on November 18, 2009, 09:56:39 PM
I did look around a bit for a hallmark that may fit the description to no avail.  Is it possible to get a pic of the hallmark on the item, this may help in finding the maker.  Also you said it is made in Germany, Is it marked made in germany?
Title: Re: german gnome stein value?
Post by: 1975vegaowner on November 18, 2009, 10:23:22 PM
yes it is marked made in germany it has the numbers 430 with 051 under 430
Title: Re: german gnome stein value?
Post by: ironlord1963 on November 18, 2009, 11:32:59 PM
The more I look at your item, the more it appears to be a cookie jar rather then a stein.  does the lid hinge? or does it just come off?  The numbers would me manufacture pattern numbers and possible craftsman.  Also can you give the size of the item, looks to be very large in size. Would have to see a pic of the hallmark to ID the maker.  However without that if it is a stein this would be a very unusual stein to say the least and would easy fetch around $50.00 if not more.  If it is a Cookie jar then maybe a bit less because their are many unusual cookie jars, even though Cookie jars seems to be a bit more collectible.
Title: Re: german gnome stein value?
Post by: 1975vegaowner on November 19, 2009, 12:12:06 AM
 its hinged its about 9inches tall and i added 2 more photos of it aswell
Title: Re: german gnome stein value?
Post by: dizzydi1 on November 19, 2009, 01:42:02 AM
hi I had an old german beer stein and this site helped me identify the maker,hope it helps     http://www.steincollectors.org/library/articles/marks/marks.htm
also the mark 0.5L is maybe the liquid capacity
Title: Re: german gnome stein value?
Post by: KC on November 19, 2009, 10:08:18 AM
Hi!  It is some type of stein.  Never seen a cookie jar with the thumb opening like a stein! - but then....I haven't seen everything!
Title: Re: german gnome stein value?
Post by: sapphire on November 19, 2009, 10:13:53 AM
Here is one very similar to yours, but with a definite maker's mark.

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-lidded-beer-stein-western-germany