European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 17, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                C7jf profit Pewter Tankard left was designed for meat cutters Guild in 16th Century. Lidded Stein of Ivory and Silver above is from 17th Century Augsburg. These Days it s the tourist who keeps the making of steins tankards and fancy wine holders big business. In Europe As Wel As in the states you re More Apt to be served Beer in a Glass or Mug than an ornate Stein and wine is usually poured from the bottle. Bui this was t the Case a few Cen Turies Back. Then no self respecting tippler would have considered drinking his brew untapped by a lid and ornate wine holders and tankards graced every table. During the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries the wealthy began to turn up their noses at wooden vessels. Pewter the Industry was established in Augsburg in the 14th Century became popu Lar because the soft Metal is so easy to work. But the really affluent owned tankards and steins of Gold and Silver hand worked by top artisans. In the 16th, 17th and 10th Cen Turies drinking vessels were turned out in so Many shapes and materials it s difficult to relegate any particular style to the period. The  handicrafts museum at Schloss Charlottenburg Berlin has a Large collection of steins and wine holders from All these periods proof indeed there is an Art to drinking. Mary Neth rim with influence of Rococo style is seen in Silver wine Pitcher dated 1739 by London Artisan Frederick Kandler. Brass Tankard was used in Sculy 15th Century Holland. Scandinavian drinking vessel from 15th Century is of Horn and Copper. 10 the stars and stripes sunday March i