Miniature Metal Stein from Switzerland?

[Ellene Meece]

I've been researching information on this adorable miniature stein that has raised inscriptions in German and scenes apparently from the Austrian Alps around the outside: "Traubenente" meaning Grape Harvest, "Schafschur" meaning Sheep Sheering and "Holzsammeln" meaning Collecting Wood in the Forest.

Does anyone know anything about the producer of this stein, it's age or it's value?

[Kent Richards]

I can't tell by the far away pictures not showing the intricacy of the engravings. But, I do know of a miniature pewter collection (made in England) of all the 100 year or older English pubs and taverns. I saw it ten years ago being pieced out and sold as individual shot glasses at the renaissance faire in Novato. I bought two then and recently found the entire set (collection) and now own it and they are about what's seen in your picture(s) in elaborateness and size.