Honey Deer

Name: Original Rastal – BMZ (BMZ-Zinn, Germany) " Honey Deer"
 
Type: Mini Mug
 
Year: 1970s–1980s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Original Rastal – BMZ (BMZ-Zinn, Germany) - Base reads: Original WMF-Schnapskrügerl, suggesting distribution or design under the WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) line
 
History: This delightful miniature schnapps stein is a product of post-war West Germany, during a period when such decorative glassware was widely produced for tourism, gifting, and drinking rituals. The combination of molded clear glass and a pewter lid topped with ceramic insert illustrates the traditional craftsmanship associated with German beer culture.
 
 
The image of the deer, lush woodland, and classic domed pewter lid harken to Bavarian or Tyrolean aesthetics. These pieces were often sold in sets or as individual gifts, especially from German beer halls and souvenir shops in the Alps. The “WMF” and “BMZ-Zinn” references point to quality craftsmanship—WMF being one of Germany’s leading metalware producers and BMZ renowned for its pewter casting.
 
 
Despite being a later 20th-century piece, its appeal lies in its authentic rustic charm and collectible status among beer memorabilia and German decorative miniatures.
 
Flaws: None