Vintage 1968 Hand signed wildlife hunting stein with squirrel handle New York For Sale

Vintage 1968 Hand-Signed Wildlife Hunting Stein with Squirrel Handle – New York InscribedA truly striking vintage ceramic stein featuring an incredibly detailed wraparound woodland hunting scene with raised relief wildlife, a full hunter figure, and one of the most unusual handles I've encountered: a sculpted squirrel climbing a tree trunk.The stein is hand-inscribed on the base:"Bob Ziele"
"New York"
"8-1968"making it a dated piece from August 1968 with a fascinating provenance still waiting to be fully researched.FeaturesApprox. 10 inches tallApprox. 4-inch openingBeautiful high-relief forest sceneMajestic stag/elk, deer, woodland settingDetailed hunter figure in traditional attireSculptural squirrel and tree-branch handleGold gilt rim and decorative accentsGlossy pale blue glazed interiorHand-inscribed and dated undersideWhy Collectors Love ItThis stein has exceptional display presence. The combination of wildlife, hunting motifs, and the remarkable squirrel handle makes it stand out from ordinary beer steins. Whether displayed in a mountain cabin, hunting lodge, man cave, study, or stein collection, it immediately becomes a conversation piece.The dated New York inscription adds an intriguing layer of history and individuality that is rarely found on decorative steins of this type.ConditionVintage condition with expected age-related wear to some of the gilt decoration. No major issues noted. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.A wonderful and increasingly hard-to-find piece of vintage wildlife décor that combines craftsmanship, character, and mystery.Keywords: vintage beer stein, hunting stein, wildlife stein, deer stein, elk stein, squirrel handle stein, cabin décor, lodge décor, sportsman collectible, woodland ceramic, dated 1968 stein, New York pottery, figural stein, collectible ceramics.