{"product_id":"vintage-swiss-pottery-beer-tankard-hand-painted-figural-stein-by-kohler-biel-c-1960s","title":"Vintage Swiss Pottery Beer Tankard – Hand Painted Figural Stein by Kohler Biel (c.1960s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eA substantial mid-20th century Swiss pottery beer tankard produced by Kohler Biel (Switzerland).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eThe base is incised \u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e“KOHLER BIEL 834 g”\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the maker and model number. The tankard features lively hand-painted figural scenes against a deep brown glazed ground. The decoration has a naïve, characterful quality typical of continental European decorative pottery of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eStanding approximately 12.5cm tall, the piece is solid and weighty, with a thick applied handle and wheel-thrown interior visible through the glaze rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eA strong decorative example of Swiss mid-century pottery, ideal for collectors of European steins or character ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e🌿 Structurally sound\u003cbr data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e🌿 Noticeable glaze losses and chipping to the rim (visible in photographs)\u003cbr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e🌿 General surface wear consistent with age and use\u003cbr data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e🌿 No visible structural cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🌿🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eOur Antique Forager Ethos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe source antique and vintage pieces for their craftsmanship, character and individuality, selecting only those that stand out and carry a story worthy of passing on.\u003cbr\u003eExplore curated inspiration, reference boards and new finds on Pinterest:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/antiqueforager\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/antiqueforager\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🌿🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree UK postage. Worldwide delivery available — rates vary by destination and weight. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. Every item is carefully packed and insured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheAntiqueForager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52600256790869,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/0068\/7701\/files\/20260219_114346493_iOS.jpg?v=1776763753","url":"https:\/\/antiqueforager.com\/products\/vintage-swiss-pottery-beer-tankard-hand-painted-figural-stein-by-kohler-biel-c-1960s","provider":"TheAntiqueForager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}