2020 Masterpiece Beer Stein, Multi-Color Décor

Our 2020 Limited Edition of this hand-painted, large two liter stein commemorates the Tyrolean Rebellion in 1809 against the Napoleon French forces.

The uprising was led by Andreas Hofer, a sharpshooter and militia captain, until today regarded in Germany and Austria as a folk hero, freedom fighter and Tyrolean patriot.

The images are taken from paintings of famous Tyrolean painter Franz von Defregger. A. Hofers letzter Gang (A. Hofers final walk) shows his good-bye from his fellow Tyroleans upon the day of his Execution February 20, 1810 by French troops.

Legend says that he refused a blindfold or to kneel, but decided to give the order to fire himself. The painting "Das Letzte Aufgebot" (The Final Stand) features in the center panel shows the remaining Tyrolean fighters heading for their final combat with the Napoleonic troops. "Der Tharerwirt" on the right side is depicting the arrest of Peter Sigmair, another leader of the Tyroleans, who decided to turn himself into the hands of the French troops as they threatened to otherwise shoot his blind father. He was executed on January 14, 1810.  A four-tiered conical lid of genuine pewter ornately decorated in detailed raised relief crowns this beautiful limited edition work of art.

The mold for this stein was originally sculpted by master sculptor Wilhelm Kamp around the year 1899 and is now being reproduced by King-Werk GmbH. This beer stein features an impressive facon lid, cream colored background, hand painted accents and a certificate of authenticity with history on the back.

Hand-painted, 2 liter large stein.

Height: 15"

Limited Editon of 2,500 pieces world-wide.

This version has the so-called "cobalt" finish: The painting has been applied with the cobalt background (under-glaze) color. The relief appears more colorful and shiny on the cobalt version vs. the rustic decór technique.  There is no "better" version - It's simply a matter of personal taste. If you prefer the rustic version with cobalt background, then please order the other #1001-RU stein.