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Beautiful Vintage 1978 Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Porcelain Beer Stein – "The Snow Maiden" (Snegurochka). Mold/model # 1526. Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible porcelain lidded beer stein from the renowned Villeroy & Boch Mettlach studios in Germany. Released in 1978 as part of the celebrated Russian Fairy Tales series, this piece features the vibrant, highly detailed ornamental illustrations of legendary artist Boris Zvorykin.The main panel exquisitely depicts the Snow Maiden (Snegurochka) standing elegantly in a traditional patterned winter coat amidst a snow-covered forest background. The stein is detailed with rich cobalt blue accents, intricate gold-tone banding, a matching blue handle, and a polished metal/pewter flip lid.Condition Details:
• Mint condition: Exceptionally clean and well-preserved.
• No damage: Absolutely zero chips, cracks, crazing, or hairline fractures.
• Pristine graphics: The gold trim and colors remain incredibly vibrant, crisp, and completely free of fading or wear.
• Flawless hardware: The metal lidded mechanism works flawlessly, fits snugly, and is perfectly aligned.
• The original authentic Mettlach/Villeroy & Boch maker marks and stamps are fully visible on the bottom surface.A centerpiece-quality find for any avid beer stein collector or fan of traditional folklore porcelain art.
