German Beer Steins [http://shopbeerstein.com] Beer steins were invented in Germany as traditional drinking mugs. They are often capped with a hinged lid which can be flipped open with the thumb. The purpose behind the hinged lid was to keep flies out of one's beverage. "Stein" is the German word for stone since early beer steins were made of stoneware. Beer steins can also be made of wood, porcelain, pewter, silver or glass. - [Read more] |
Teddy Bears [http://www.ginosbears.co.uk] At Ginos you will find lots of very handsome Old Teddy Bears whose emphasis is on their history/provenance, together with a good selection of teddy bear ephemera. We now also stock some old tin toys and cars from makers such as Schuco. - [Read more] |