How to Collect Beer Steins

Decorate your home with beer steins. Steins are interesting and beautiful works of art. There are many different types and styles. Some are very plain and some are highly decorative. They can be intricate and colorful. Choose steins that will accentuate the decor of your home, and place them on shelves to view.

Treat collecting as an investment. The value of beer steins will probably not go down, so careful research, planning and searching will yield a way to invest money.

Appreciate the historical value of beer steins. Collecting beer steins is an interesting way to celebrate German heritage. Steins reflect what was happening in history at the time, from wars to art periods to the ruling of certain monarchs. Some date back as far as the fourteenth century.

Choose a type of beer stein for your primary collection. Steins can be traditional, character or figural, regimental or traditional. Relief steins depict three-dimensional scenes. Many have themes such as Christmas, military, animal or sports.

Pay attention to the type of material of the beer steins. This will reflect the age, value and purpose of the beer steins. They may be made from pewter, ceramic, wood, porcelain, silver, glass, crystal or earthenware.

Be aware of the different types of lids available. Once again the lids may help determine the age, purpose, quality and value of the stein. Lids may be conical, flat, ornamental, inlaid or ornamental.