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Stroh's The Strohaus 1982 Knoxville World's Fair Ceramic Beer Stein

This Stroh's The Strohaus beer stein is a 1982 Knoxville World's Fair souvenir in off white glazed ceramic, advertising Stroh's and Stroh Light as the official beers.

The stein is solid with clean rims and no chips, cracks or flea bites, while the decal has fine surface scratches and the base shows contact wear.

The Strohaus was an entertainment pavilion operated by Detroit's Stroh Brewing Company during the fair, which ran from May 1 to October 31, 1982.

Details

  • Item: One Stroh's The Strohaus souvenir beer stein
  • Item Type: Ceramic World's Fair beer stein
  • Era: 1982
  • Materials: Glazed ceramic
  • Color: Off white body with blue and red decoration
  • Maker and Mark: Advertised beer brands: Stroh's and Stroh Light. Ceramic manufacturer: Not confirmed from photos. Impressed base mark includes USA; remaining letters are Not confirmed from photos.
  • Pattern or Model: The Strohaus at the 1982 Knoxville World's Fair
  • Style: Breweriana souvenir with crowned lion crest
  • Dimensions: Stands 6 inches tall, with a rim diameter of 4 inches and a base diameter of 5 inches.
  • Special Features: Molded rope braid band around the lower body and a faux bamboo shaped handle. Front lettering reads Stroh's / STROH LIGHT / OFFICIAL BEERS / The Strohaus / AT-THE-FAIR / MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31, 1982 / KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE.
  • Product Weight: 2 lb. 3 oz.

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

  • Graded Very Good: A solid ceramic stein with clean rims, no chips, cracks or flea bites, and minor surface wear.
  • The blue and red front decoration remains bright and readable, including the crowned lion crest, pavilion name and fair dates.
  • The glossy interior glaze and molded rope braid decoration remain clearly visible.

Issues / Wear

  • Fine surface scratches and light scuffing are visible on the front decal.
  • The underside contact rim has dark scuffing and surface grime.
  • Small light specks are visible at the bottom of the glazed interior.

Find more like this in our Vintage Barware & Breweriana Collectibles collection.

If you collect Stroh's breweriana, the Strohaus name and dated Knoxville decoration give your display a specific World's Fair connection. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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