Stein Collectors International is a non-profit, member owned and operated organization dedicated to advancing the state of knowledge and the appreciation of beer steins and other drinking vessels.

Our currently featured stein (left) is an example of glass marquetry, an application of colored glass on a clear base. The enameled decoration on this stein - the cats and the fish - are a reference to the aftereffects of drinking too much. Click anywhere on the image of the stein at the left to read the article, or click on Featured Stein in the navigation bar at the top of the page..

It's not too late - The Chicago and Milwaukee chapters are planning a mini-convention to be held in October. Click on Conventions for links to complete information.

The regimental stein seen to the right was the prized personal possession of Reservist George Höhne. It is one of several steins discussed in an article about the Garde-Schützen Bataillons (the Guard Sharpshooter Battalions) of the Imperial German Army in the June 2008 issue of Prosit. That 48-page issue includes a variety of original articles about beer steins. Click on Prosit to see a full list of contents, then click on Subscribe to receive this publication each quarter!

If you are a new visitor to this site, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with its contents. Using the navigation bar at the top of this page, visit the Library to see the extensive list of articles and reference works which are available. Click on "Conventions" past and future (Las Vegas, NV in 2009). Information about local chapters can be found by clicking "Chapters", and the schedule of their meetings is found under "Calendar." Two of our interactive features are "Selling/Seeking" where any visitor may list items which they are... well, selling or seeking; and "SteinTalk", a forum for collectors to ask questions, provide answers, or provoke discussion.