Lot #66: German Porcelain Puzzle Stein w/ an Erotic Cameo

German Porcelain Puzzle Stein w/ an Erotic Cameo • Made by "Hugo Schmidt Koblenz / Rh. Germany Bogenstr. #103, which dates this piece between 1966-1972. • A puzzle stein is a designed to "trick" the drinker into spilling their beverage through holes drilled near the top rim. • The cameo image at the bottom of the stein is a “lithophane", created by varied thicknesses of the porcelain clay. The image depicts a classical, stylized nude female figure draped in cloth. • During the late 1950's through the 1970's, the Hugo Schmidt workshop focused on business from American and Canadian military personnel stationed at nearby NATO bases in West Germany. • In excellent condition, no cracks, breaks or chips. View Images. • 18.5 cm. x 16 cm. x 11.5 cm. Dimensions: 18.5 cm. x 16 cm. x 11.5 cm. Pickup category timeslot {A}