1993 Handcrafted Avon Tribute to The Wild West Stein Buffalo Bill's Show Scenes

Description

1993 Avon Handcrafted
Tribute to The Wild West Stein
Buffalo Bill Show Relief Design
For Your Stein or Cowboys Related Collection-WestTribute1
Details
Description:
A very nicely decorated pottery large and substantial stein with a metal lid having a central porcelain figure of a sitting American Indian chief (Sitting Bull). The inside of the lid has the head of a Buffalo with the date 1883, the date Buffalo Bill Cody opened his Wild West show in Omaha. This large barrel-shaped stein is light brown in color with lighter highlights. The piece has all types of scenes from Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West show in relief all around the exterior. There is Anny Oakley standing on horseback shooting a gun, Indians chasing a stage coach, Buffalo Bill sitting back with gun in hand, a cowboy doing acrobatic moves on horseback, and the head of sitting bull within a circular frame. The stein has a turquoise colored ring near the base and the raised designs are surrounded by elaborate scroll design with the words WILD WEST around the frame surrounding the image of Anny Oakley shooting her gun. The stein has an applied handle with raised decoration showing overlapping feathers. The handle has a hinge attached to the lid with a thumb piece in the form of an American Indian head dress. Just a great piece for Western afficionados. It is marked on the bottom and is great looking. The stein is titled "TRIBUTE TO THE WILD WEST STEIN” and has the number 83625. It is made in Brazil, is very interesting, and is in great condition. The stein is substantial and has a nice appearance and style with an off-white interior and base. It comes with a pamphlet discussing its subject. It has a round recessed bottom with extensive inscription under glaze, which we show in the last photo. The stein is glazed both on the inside and outside. A nice and substantial stein weighing over 2 pounds and 2 ounces. A beautiful stein to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date:
The piece is dated 1993.
Origin:
Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Made in Brazil.
Size:
Measures ~4" diameter at the base, ~3 1/4" diameter on top, ~6 1/2" at its widest including the handle, and is ~9" high to the top of the figure in the center of the lid. The piece weighs over 2 pound 2 ounces.
Maker:
Possibly Ceramarte of Brazil.
Marks:
The stein is marked on the bottom in lettering under glaze with the inscription "TRIBUTE TO THE WILD WEST STEIN; Handcrafted in Brazil Exclusively for AVON PRODUCTS, INC., DISTR." It also has the words "AVON 1993 Source of fine collectibles" in a circle and the number 83625 below it. See photos for additional information.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece:
This is a nice piece of breweriana pottery with very nice decoration. It would make a nice addition to your collection of pottery Steins, Beer or Western Cowboys related items.
Condition:
The piece is in excellent condition with no observable defects. It has no cracks, hairlines, chips or crazing to the glaze. It is well made and has very interesting vignettes. It is a bit soiled and would probably benefit from a good cleaning. This is a very nice piece, which would make a nice addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
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