You are able to have a beer from this stein or use it for decor. CONDITION Very good vintage condition with no chips, marks or scratches SOURCES: S.P. Gerz Stein Catalog: https://www.beerstein.net/catalog.asp?id=32 MADE IN GERMANY Simon Peter Gerz, a company founded in 1857 in the Westerwald region AUTHENTICITY See photos for markings. GERZ 94% ZINN