Newbie lookin for answers

[Shardoucet]

Hi all!!!
I just recieved this interesting set from a family member and im looking for some info on it, and maybe an approximate worth??? Smiley

Set: http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac125/shardoucet/IMG_1770.jpg

Stamp: http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac125/shardoucet/IMG_1775.jpg

Any help with this will be very much appreciated!

[talesofthesevenseas]

Neat set you've got there! The writing on the front of the larger figure is a famous Barvarian proverb about drinking, I was able to get that much, but I couldn't get a good translation online. Maybe someone else with better translation skills will have better luck?

[talesofthesevenseas]

Here's the translation:

"You drink, you die. You don't drink, you die. So drink!"

[Shardoucet]

Thank you. I was just wondering if anyone would know an approximate worth, and time it was made? or someone who could help me track down the history on this little guy 
 

[winffup]

I found an interesting hallmark database, but I didn't see yours listed. Maybe you'll have better luck with it than me.

http://www.auktion-bergmann.de/Katalog.aspx?a_id=3&s_id=305

[winffup]

They are called Blue Nippers and were made by a company called Schafer & Vater

http://www.schafer-vater.com/schafer_vater_blue/schafer_vater_blue_bakers.html

Here'a some info on the company

http://www.bergsengs.com/Schafer_And_Vater_Home_Page.html

Sorry, no help on the price

[Shardoucet]

Thank you all so much, now all i need is an approx value and im set! Wonderful forums and great people here!

[D&b antiques]

they closed in 1962.  I would suggest a $150.00 Dollars

[sapphire]

Here's a little more info on them.......

http://www.antiquetrader.com/article/figural_whiskey_bottles_schafer_vater

[KC]

I would take D&b's estimate to the bank!

[Shardoucet]

Thank you all for your help!!! I know so much more than when I started, thanks to you all!!!

[killdead 660]

Yea thats a really cool piece you have there!