10 Fine China Kirin Beer Mug Collection Start Price USD 1,000.00 Current Price USD 1,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 21, 2008 Location Irvine , CA See more about '10 Fine China Kirin Beer Mug Collection' Description From Kirin Brewery Company, Ltd. and 10 Top Fine China Manufacturers Unique inherited set of 10 collectible Fine China beer mugs or steins, in superior condition.  These beautiful collectibles were purchased, one each year for 10 consecutive years, to celebrate the Kirin Beer Co.’s 100th anniversary.  Wonderful collectible set for a Fine China or Beer lover.  The collection includes mugs from premier china makers throughout the world, including: 1979 Wedgewood, original cost $140 1980 Hutschen Reuther, original cost $1401981 Haviland, original cost $140 1982 Bing & Grondahl, original cost $1401983 Richard Ginori, original cost $1501984 Rosenthal, original cost $1501985 Royal Copenhagen, original cost $1601986 Arabia, original cost $1601987 Augarten, original cost $2501988 Royal Delft, original cost $250 Photos of each mug with an inset showing the maker's markings from the bottom of each mug is included in this listing. Total price paid for all 10 mugs was US $1,660 USD.  (Each mug was purchased the year of its issue date.)  This is a complete set and we do not want to split it up because the value is greater as a complete set. Brochures that were shipped with the mugs are also included.  We do not have every brochure, but we have many of them. The price for purchase for this remarkable collection is $1,000 USD, or Best Offer.  We believe few complete sets have ever been offered for sale, or let alone are in existence.  These would be beautiful displayed in your home, or your home bar. During the period the 10 collectibles were issued, Kirin authorized a special edition mug from the Herend Company of Hungary.  This very rare hand-painted mug,features exquisite bird figures, gold trim, and a special presentation case. It was purchased by my father for $1,500 USD.  The price for sale of this singularly beautiful mug, including presentation case, is $1,000 USD, or Best Offer.  This extra special mug is listed in another listing.  You can see it by looking at my other Ebay listings.  Please email any questions before buying._______________Payment Options_______________* Paypal _____________Shipping _____________Due to the fragile nature and value of these fine china collectibles, we are having a professional packaging company pack these items and will have it insured for the full purchase value.  They will be shipped with UPS.  See your shipping cost by using the Ebay Shipping Calculator. _____________Delivery Time_____________* Items paid through Paypal will ship the next business day after payment is received. __________________Return and Refunds__________________Items sold as is.  They are as described and pictured.  They are in perfect condition when shipped, unchipped or broken. Place a Bid!