Stoneware 1/4 liter stein for Frankfurt Turnfest, 1908, signed by Franz Ringer
Description:
Stoneware 1/4 liter stein created for the Frankfurt Turnfest, 1908. The stein was signed by Franz Ringer, the designer for the 1908 Official Turnfest steins. Design is of a black bird with two red shields. One has the 4f symbol on it.
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1/4 Liter;
XI.Deutsches Turnfest 1908 Frankfurt a./M. Offiziell. Initialed FR (Franz Ringer).
XI. German Gymnastics Festival 1908 Frankfurt a./M . Official Cup Initialed FR ( Franz Ringer )
Part of a set that includes 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 125 (previously numbered 54, 55, 56, 57, and 88.); Manufacturer's stamp is Schellenberg's Kaisermagazin in Frankfurt. Schellenberg's was--according to steinmarks.co.uk--the sole supplier of the official "Festkrug" to the 11th German Gymnastic's Festival held in 1908. – manufacturer
Art and Madeline Slicer Turnvereine Stein Collection
