Goebel Merkelbach Salzglasur Beer Stein with Blue Owl Motif West Germany 226/18
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Identification and History of the Manufacturer:
Goebel Merkelbach Salzglasur.The W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik (famous for Hummel figurines) took over the Merkelbach firm (Reinhold Merkelbach), which had a long history of producing high-quality stoneware in the Westerwald region.
The combined name indicates the production during their collaborative period.
Material and Finish: Salzglasur (Salt Glaze Stoneware).
This is a traditional German stoneware technique where salt is thrown into the kiln during firing, creating a distinctive, slightly textured, gray-brown or gray surface with a light sheen.
Country of Origin: West Germany.
This stamp definitively places the production of this stein between 1949 and 1990 (the era of West Germany), making it a mid-20th-century collectible.
Motif: Blue Owl (or "Eulenspiegel").
Owl motifs are common in German steins, often symbolizing wisdom or, in some playful contexts, a "wise fool" (like the folk figure Till Eulenspiegel). The blue cobalt decoration against the gray salt glaze is the classic German stoneware color palette.
Model/Mold Number: 226/18.This is the manufacturer's specific mold number, which helps confirm the exact design and capacity. The number likely refers to a smaller capacity (e.g., $0.18$ Liter or possibly $0.25$ Liter, as the "18" is often a size code, though the exact capacity is not standard across manufacturers).
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