Expert: Martin G Roberts - 7/27/2004

Question
My great uncle visited and taught in Germany in the early 1900's.  He collected about 9 silver or pewter beakers from different cities - they include detailed scenes and architecture in high relief from various German towns including Berlin, Mainz, Leipzig, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Koblenz, etc.  Despite hours looking on the internet I have been unable to identify these, see anything similar, or know what value they are.  Any ideas?

Answer
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Not sure if these were ever made in silver, but they certainly exist in pewter. They were made as tourist souvenirs and your relative would have been buying them new - they are only just becoming antiques now. Very common in the UK, and worth only a few pounds/dollars. I know of no pewter collector who takes an interest in them.