Deutsches Wirthshaus Appraisal

The Rathskeller St. Paul's Deutsches Wirthshaus Advertising Coaster

This is a circular advertising piece, likely a coaster, for 'The Rathskeller, Max Tasler, Prop., St. Paul's Deutsches Wirthshaus.' The item is made of a thick, pressed cardboard or pulp material characteristic of vintage coasters. The primary color is a light tan or natural cardboard, with the text and border printed in a deep green ink. The text is arranged in concentric circles and lines, clearly stating the name of the establishment, the proprietor, and describing its offerings as 'Deutsche Küche und deutsche Delicatessen Specialität' (German Cuisine and German Delicatessen Speciality). A thin green line forms an inner and outer circular border. The edges appear slightly worn and perhaps discolored from age and use. There are no visible tears or significant damage, but the surface shows some light soiling consistent with its probable function as a coaster or advertising giveaway. The typography and design suggest a late 19th or early 20th-century origin. There are faint lines at the very bottom which might indicate a printer's mark or location, though they are too blurry to read clearly in the image. The quality of the printing appears basic but functional for an item of this type. It is a simple yet effective piece of advertising for a German restaurant.