{"product_id":"old-world-musical-beer-stein-made-in-japan-courting-scene-relief","title":"Old World Musical Beer Stein – Made in Japan – Courting Scene Relief","description":"🎶🍺 Vintage Musical Beer Stein - \"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow\" - Made in Japan - Relief Courting Scene - Lidded 🍺🎶\u003cbr\u003e🆔 ITEM IDENTIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Item Type: Lidded Beer Stein with Mechanical Music Box\u003cbr\u003e• Theme: Romantic Courting Scene\u003cbr\u003e• Song: \"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow\"\u003cbr\u003e• Country of Manufacture: Japan\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s-1970s)\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Glazed Ceramic, Metal Lid, Wood Base, Mechanical Movement\u003cbr\u003e• Style: German-Style Relief Stein\u003cbr\u003e• Color Palette:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCream base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCobalt blue sky band\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForest green foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBurgundy grape accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYellow \u0026amp; pink dress tones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGray horse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed cloak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold-tone ornate lid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📏 MEASUREMENTS (Approximate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Height: 7.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Base Diameter: 4 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Solid, display-weight piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔍 CONDITION (EBAY COMPLIANT - REQUIRED DISCLOSURE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre-owned vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ No cracks observed\u003cbr\u003e✔ No chips observed\u003cbr\u003e✔ No structural damage\u003cbr\u003e✔ Lid hinge functions properly\u003cbr\u003e✔ Interior clean\u003cbr\u003e✔ Relief paint remains vibrant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⚠ Age-related patina and wear to metal lid\u003cbr\u003e⚠ Music box winds but does NOT play\u003cbr\u003e⚠ Sold as decorative \/ repair project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMechanical components are not guaranteed functional due to age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotos are part of the description and show actual condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📖 DESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mid-century Japanese export beer stein features a raised relief courting scene with a suitor on horseback greeting a maiden beneath vivid cobalt skies and textured greenery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sculpted grapevine base adds dimension and Old World charm, while the ornate hinged lid displays engraved scrollwork and floral detailing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe underside retains the original label:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow\"\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wind-up mechanism turns smoothly but does not currently produce sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece works beautifully as bar décor, den display, or collectible restoration candidate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🎓 FUN FACT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese musical steins like this were widely exported to the U.S. during the 1950s-70s as novelty gift items. They combined German-inspired themes with affordable ceramic production, making them popular birthday and retirement gifts - especially with the classic tune \"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🚚 SHIPPING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Securely padded and boxed\u003cbr\u003e• USPS Ground Advantage or Priority\u003cbr\u003e• Tracking provided\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔄 RETURNS POLICY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturns accepted only if item arrives damaged or significantly not as described.","brand":"High Plains Heritage Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46254453948566,"sku":"qJv2h1z3qcI9qfIQ","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/7036\/8406\/files\/9a38f7b6-5076-512f-834d-4a48f5eead29.jpg?v=1771536231","url":"https:\/\/highplainsheritagestudio.com\/products\/old-world-musical-beer-stein-made-in-japan-courting-scene-relief","provider":"High Plains Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}