Beer steins are definitely a vibe with their ornate decorations and iconic lid. But even if they are nice to look at, why do collectors love them so much?

Think that old beer stein on your shelf is just a quirky relic ... This stein is a sailor’s story in ceramic and pewter. With a figural lid featuring a seafarer clutching what looks like ...

steins have a fascinating history for how they got here. What sets the stein apart from other glassware is its lid, and it wasn't a decorative choice. In the 1300s, the bubonic plague swept ...