The Remy family heritage in pottery design and manufacture dates back to the late 1500s. Johann Wilhelm (J. W.) Remy inherited the family pottery in 1860. By incorporating many unique concepts, designs, and decorations into an extensive line of beer steins, he proceeded to transform it into a world-renowned German stoneware manufacturing company. Discover the rich history of the J. W. Remy firm and the various artistic styles and technologies of its beer stein products. The included full-color image catalog showcases nearly six hundred pieces from the 1880s into the 1960s, all from the personal collection of the author.