TRF stein collection

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Here's most of my collection. I say 'most' because I've got a few duplicates that I have packed away. No reason to have them out.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rapierhalfwit/P8160077.jpg

[Sir Martin]

Very nice collection, RHW! I also like your spacious cabinet. The top row with the Real Musgrave tankards from the 80's is awesome.

I'd like to ask about a few items in your collection:

The aluminum (or pewter) tankard that is 4th from the left on the upper left-hand shelf - What is the inscription, date etc.?

I don't recognize the ceramic half-tankard, 5th from the left on the upper left-hand shelf. What year/theme is it?

The aluminum (or pewter) tankard on the far left side of the upper right-hand shelf - does it have a date on it?

Finally . . your 1998 tankard with gold highlights and lid . . I want it I want it I want it I want it!! :D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Very nice collection, RHW! I also like your spacious cabinet. The top row with the Real Musgrave tankards from the 80's is awesome.

I'd like to ask about a few items in your collection:

The aluminum (or pewter) tankard that is 4th from the left on the upper left-hand shelf - What is the inscription, date etc.?
That is the 2003 Kings Feast tankard. My wife got it for me because all she knew was that "I didn't have this one". I don't actually collect the wine and feast items.


I don't recognize the ceramic half-tankard, 5th from the left on the upper left-hand shelf. What year/theme is it?
That is the 2005 coffee mug. Again, my wife. :D


The aluminum (or pewter) tankard on the far left side of the upper right-hand shelf - does it have a date on it?
No, it doesn't


Finally . . your 1998 tankard with gold highlights and lid . . I want it I want it I want it I want it!! :D

So did I when I saw it sitting on a shelf at a garage sale for $5.

[Sir Martin]

Hmmmm . . wonder what the origin is of that undated aluminum tankard?

As for the 1998 tankard with gold plated lid and highlights . . . I am extremely jealous of you. That is one of the best finds/purchase stories I have EVER heard!

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Hmmmm . . wonder what the origin is of that undated aluminum tankard?
I have only seen those steins one other place, and they are all hanging in the POW. That was the day we walked in with the baby and were promptly ordered out. I got mine from ebay; I paid $10 for it.


As for the 1998 tankard with gold plated lid and highlights . . . I am extremely jealous of you. That is one of the best finds/purchase stories I have EVER heard!

Personally, my 2 most exciting finds are the aluminum horn with bell ($15) and the aluminum steins with the glass bottom ($8 ea) . But that's because of early memories of TRF.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

The aluminum (or pewter) tankard that is 4th from the left on the upper left-hand shelf - What is the inscription, date etc.?


http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rapierhalfwit/P8170004.jpg
That's the 2003 Kings Feast tankard/stein.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I don't recognize the ceramic half-tankard, 5th from the left on the upper left-hand shelf. What year/theme is it?

That's the 2005 coffe mug. My wife wanted it because that was the year our youngest was born.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rapierhalfwit/P8170006.jpg

[Rapier Half-Wit]

The aluminum (or pewter) tankard on the far left side of the upper right-hand shelf - does it have a date on it?

I've only seen these at POW pub. I hope I don't get into trouble for having it. For all I know it's for exclusive use at POW.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rapierhalfwit/P8170002.jpg

[Rapier Half-Wit]

your 1998 tankard with gold highlights and lid . . I want it I want it I want it I want it!! :D

You mean this one? hehehe :D
It's certainly not the best pic; bad lighting.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rapierhalfwit/P8170003.jpg

[danae]

sir martin if you still wish to purchase this tankard the dragonslayer still has 1 left, but it is unlidded the phone number is (936)894-1776 between the hours of 9am to 6pm mon., tues, thurs, and friday.

[Sir Martin]

Hey RHW: could you look on the bottom of your 1998 lidded tankard and let us know how many of that style were issued? I've heard two figures and don't know which is correct. One source said that 116 were produced and another source said 216. Thanks.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Hey RHW: could you look on the bottom of your 1998 lidded tankard and let us know how many of that style were issued? I've heard two figures and don't know which is correct. One source said that 116 were produced and another source said 216. Thanks.

Yes sir. My stein is numbered 42 of 216. So there's your answer. :)

[Sir Martin]

Thanks . . I appreciate you looking that up. I've seen that figure before, so there must be a typo in the TRF Tankard Guide. They list it as a series of 116.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Any time! :)

[Sir Martin]

Dannae, can you, Chris, Nancy or Robin let me know if any of these steins are available so that I can pick them up opening day. I understand there is a policy that steins cannot be held, but I suspect that is because of the unpredictable nature of those who say they will be there at a certain time. I've purchased many tankards from The Dregonslayer since 1982 and will definitely be at TRF on the morning of opening day (earlier if you need me). I will also have several tankards with me to trade in if you are in need of these particular models. Please advise (even by private message if needed) if any of these will be in stock and available.

Thank you,
Martin

undated wooden goblet from Poland
undated ceramic/glass goblet (red wizard)
undated ceramic/glass goblet (blue wizard)
1979 aluminum horn shape with bell
1987/88 Excaliber w/pewter lid
1988 half tankard w/pewter lid
1991 wooden goblet (Dragon's Quest dragon)
1993 w/pewter lid
1995 w/gold plated lid and finial
1996 w/gold plated lid and finial
1997 w/gold plated lid and finial
1998 w/gold plated lid, pewter finial
2001 w/lid and glass fairy finial[/QUOTE]

[danae]

Sir Martin, I will keep an eye out for the tankards that you are looking for. At this time we don't have them in stock.:)

[Rapier Half-Wit]

That's too bad because I'd be interested in some of those same steins myself.

[danae]

during the festival we always get people who are interested in selling the steins that they have purchased in previous years. so keep in touch and you will be the first one that i tell if i have them.:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I will definitely keep in touch. Thank you for the heads up.

[Sir Martin]

Yes, thanks Danae. I'll stop by to see what you have when I'm at TRF.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

The aluminum (or pewter) tankard on the far left side of the upper right-hand shelf - does it have a date on it?

Sir Martin, one of these steins/tankards has just appeared on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Texas-Renaissance-Festival-Pewter-Beer-Stein_W0QQitemZ270172900814QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4004 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Sir Martin]

Thanks for the info, RHW! I'm not in the market for that particular one, but I might put a bid in on it if it doesn't run too high. The raised letters and image seem to be in pretty good shape. Now if I can just budget in a bigger cabinet to put the tankards in . . :)

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Thanks for the info, RHW! I'm not in the market for that particular one, but I might put a bid in on it if it doesn't run too high. The raised letters and image seem to be in pretty good shape. Now if I can just budget in a bigger cabinet to put the tankards in . . :)

I'm in the same boat considering shelf space. You can see from my pics that I'm really tight on space. I will soon be having to decide what books/trinkets/space wasters wil have to go so that I can get more steins on the shelf.