Antique Austrian Majolica Figurine Monks w KB Beer Steins Advertising Match Holder brides basket then as Simpson’s

then as Simpson’s

some minor creasing

It is in very good condition with no fading

Fornasetti (1913-1988) issued his first tie collection in 1980

Antique Austrian Majolica Figurine Monks w KB Beer Steins Advertising Match Holder brides basket then as Simpson’sThis is a wonderful antique Austrian majolica figurine made in the form two monks arm in arm, each holding a stein impressed with the letters KB. I think that the KB may stand for Kreuz Bier, but it might be some other brand. The steins are most likely meant to be used as match holders and are an example of early brand marketing. The figurine is marked with the numbers 1955 and 5, but this numerical marking and the glaze colours utilized, are typical