Alwin Kaiser

Alwin Kaiser
Ring 47, Breslau, Silesia, Prussia. (now Wrocław, Poland)
Engraver / Zinnstecher
Known dates: 1895 - 1921

Since Alwin Kaiser was an engraver, he always engraved the dedication on the lid rim, as opposed to the usual stein body. It is unknown who applied the "Wappen".
In December 1920 Alwin Kaiser was listed in the "Index of Christian Businessmen and Craftsmen"
by the "German Nationalist Protection and Defiance Federation" as a recommended supplier to the detriment of any Jewish supplier.
Purchased stein bodies from: Villeroy & Boch - Mettlach
Reference: Jewish Liberal Newspaper

Villeroy & Boch - Mettlach #1526.Student stein dedicated in 1895. Note the dedication is again engraved on the lid, not painted on the stein body.

Kaiser's signature on Villeroy & Boch - Mettlach #1739, dated 1904.

Dual fraternity student stein decoration onVilleroy & Boch - Mettlach #1526, dated Xmas 1896

Dedications for Xmas 1896, unusually inscribed around the lid rim.

Kaiser's signature under the handle.

Basemarks on Villeroy & Boch - Mettlach #1526, showing date numeral for 1896.