Early/Rare Model "Schultz" Beer Stein Blue Floral Webco Made in Germany

The object shown is a Schultz & Dooley Schultz character beer stein, produced as promotional merchandise for Utica Club beer. This is a vintage Webco Schultz & Dooley character beer stein, produced in Germany for the West End Brewing Company. * The steins were part of a popular advertising campaign for Utica Club beer in the 1960s, featuring animated spokesmugs named Schultz and Dooley. * They were manufactured by the German company King-Werk (Würfel & Müller GmbH). * Based on the WEBCO MADEINGERMANY mark, this piece is likely a first or second-generation stein produced between 1960 and 1964. * The original TV commercials featured the voices of comedian Jonathan Winters. The stein features a distinctive character face on the lid and a blue floral pattern on the body. Product Details Origin: The original steins were imported from Germany by the West End Brewing Company (WEBCO) in 1959. Later versions were also made in Brazil by Ceramarte. Purpose: These character steins became popular collectibles based on a series of animated 1960s television commercials for Utica Club beer, voiced by comedian Jonathan Winters. Design:The stein has a ceramic body with a hinged pewter lid and thumb lift. The specific floral pattern makes it a unique variant within the broader Schultz and Dooley series, which has expanded to include over sixty designs since its inception. Collectibility: These steins are highly sought after by collectors and are considered significant in th