“The Prince of Pilsen “ Antique Flemish Beer Stein By Whites of Utica

Description

“The Prince of Pilsner “ Antique Circ. 1903-1905 from Whites of Utica- Flemish Stoneware Beer Stein.
This Stein is preowned and in excellent condition without chips or cracks.
At the base of the steins pewter lid, are lightly inscribed initials that are only visible on close inspection. These can be rubbed/ polished off or left to add to the rich history of this antique Stein!
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
This beautiful Stein is an antique blue & grey beer Stein created by Whites of Utica NY known for the beauty and strength of their stoneware steins and crocks.
This Stein measures approx. 9.5” tall with a 4.25” base, measuring 6” across the width including the handle.
The Stein is lidded with a pewter top and ornate pewter handle.
As beer Stein collectors know, all quality beer steins convey a story on the Stein and this Stein certainly dies just that!
The side of the Stein features a raised relief with a man and woman dancing and toasting with the inscription “ here’s to the heart that beats for me”.
Prince of Pilsen is also inscribed on the Stein.
The Prince of Pilsen was a musical comedy in two acts written by Frank Pixley and composed by Gustav Luders of Germany. It was first performed at the Tremont Theatre, Boston, in May 1902 and subsequently opened at the Broadway Theatre, New York, on 17 March 1903 where it ran for 147 performances.
The story THE PRINCE OF PILSEN is a lighthearted tale with many comical plot twists—familiar by even 1902 standards. The plot concerns a case of mistaken identity: Hans Wagner, an American beer manufacturer traveling Europe with his daughter Nellie (and in Nice to meet up with son Tom, a naval officer) is mistaken for the Prince of Pilsen by a hotel official hoping to drum up business .
Pilsen, is not only a city in Czechoslovakia, but also the root of the word “pilsner,” a light beer with a strong flavor of hops.
A beautiful Stein rich in history and story! This piece will be a welcome piece for the Stein collector or would make a lovely gift for that special someone- with such a beautiful inscription this Stein is sure to bring smiles fir years to come!