Vintage GERZIT GERZ Novelty Ceramic Beer Mug with Hand, West Germany

Description

The front view of the GERZIT GERZ Novelty Ceramic Beer Mug exhibits the back of an outstretched
hand as shown in the
first attached high resolution photograph
.
This view also contains the German Script: “Prost Mein Freund” which translates to “
Cheers my friend”.
The beer mug’s height is measures 5 1/8 inches high.
The beer mug’s length measures 8 ¼ inches long.
The rear view of the GERZIT GERZ Novelty Ceramic Beer Mug exhibits the front of a outstretched hand as shown in the
second attached high resolution photograph
. Similar to the front side the ceramic beer mug has different German text which starts and continues to the side of the mug as shown in the
third attached high resolution photograph.
The complete German script includes:
Mit Dir trink’ich am liebsten!, which translates to “
I love to drink with you”.
The remaining side view is shown in the
fourth attached high resolution photograph.
This view exhibits the hand’s fingers.
The top view of the GERZIT GERZ Novelty Ceramic Beer Mug is shown in the
fifth attached high resolution photograph.
The beer mug’s inside rim diameter measures approximately 3 inches.
A close-up on the inside of the beer mug is shown in the
sixth attached high resolution photograph.
The bottom view of the GERZIT GERZ Novelty Ceramic Beer Mug is shown in the
seventh attached high resolution photograph.
This view also exhibits the manufacturer’s blue stamp that’s sealed within the ceramic.
The beer mug’s base diameter measures 3 ¾ inches.
I obtained this Novelty Ceramic Beer Mug in 1987 while in Germany serving in the U.S. Army.
I never used the mug, only displayed it in my smoke free office and later in my smoke free home.
The mug is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks.  It's a perfect ice breaker for parties!