Vintage Würzburger Hofbräu German Stoneware Steins
Updated August 22, 2026
| Lot number | 1020 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Estate Sale Professionals / Clever & Charming Online Auction |
| Date | August 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Estate Sale Professionals |
| Location | Oak Ridge, Tennessee |
Set of Six (6) Vintage Würzburger Hofbräu German Stoneware Beer Steins These vintage 0.5-liter stoneware beer mugs were made for Würzburger Hofbräu of Würzburg, Germany. Each substantial gray stoneware mug features the brewery’s name in cobalt-blue Gothic lettering beneath its traditional crowned brewer’s-star emblem. Founded in 1643, Würzburger Hofbräu is one of Germany’s historic breweries. The crown in its emblem honors the brewery’s founder, Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn. Each mug bears an impressed “0,5 l” capacity mark, indicating a half-liter serving size. These handleless-lid brewery mugs—traditionally known as Bierkrüge or Seidel—were intended for practical tavern and beer-hall use. Their heavy construction, understated coloring and matching brewery graphics give the group considerable decorative appeal. Condition: Vintage condition with expected variations in color, texture and finish from manufacture and use. Scattered surface marks, discoloration and minor wear are present. One mug appears to have a small rim nick or glaze loss. Please examine all photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition. Offered together as one matching set of six.Set of Six Vintage Würzburger Hofbräu German Stoneware Beer Steins Set of six vintage 0.5-liter stoneware beer mugs made for Würzburger Hofbräu of Würzburg, Germany. Each substantial gray stoneware mug features the brewery’s name in cobalt-blue Gothic lettering beneath its traditional crowned brewer’s-star emblem. Founded in 1643, Würzburger Hofbräu is one of Germany’s historic breweries. The crown in its emblem honors the brewery’s founder, Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn. Each mug bears an impressed “0,5 l” capacity mark, indicating a half-liter serving size. These handleless-lid brewery mugs—traditionally known as Bierkrüge or Seidel—were intended for practical tavern and beer-hall use. Their heavy construction, understated coloring and matching brewery graphics give the group considerable decorative appeal. Condition: Vintage condition with expected variations in color, texture and finish from manufacture and use. Scattered surface marks, discoloration and minor wear are present. One mug appears to have a small rim nick or glaze loss. Please examine all photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition. Offered together as one matching set of six.
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