Historical cast metal brewers'/maltsters' guild plaque – 1930s, workshop mark with patina, 400g, rare brewing craft badge

A rare brewers' and maltsters' guild plaque from the early 1930s, made of heavy cast metal (approx. 400g). The relief depicts the traditional symbols of the brewing trade: hammer and malt shovel, flanked by two typical malt or brewing vessels. These plaques were affixed to breweries, malt houses, workshops, or equipment rooms and served as trade and business identification marks.

The surface displays an authentic patina with age-appropriate signs of wear – exactly the kind of honest aging that collectors appreciate.

A distinctive object for collectors of brewing crafts, guild symbols, industrial history, or as a striking vintage detail in interior design.

Material: Cast metal
Weight: approx. 400g
Period: early 1930s
Symbol: Brewers'/Maltsters' guild emblem
Condition: authentic patina
Context of discovery: North German workshop inventory


My shop offers several historical guild and craft plaques made of cast metal. The symbols shown come from various trades (locksmiths, blacksmiths, agriculture, mechanical engineering, state inspection marks, etc.) and can be purchased individually. Each plaque is an original workshop or guild mark from the period 1930–1960 with authentic patina.

Please note: Not every plaque in this series has foundry marks on the reverse. Some pieces were made in small workshops or regional guilds where markings were not standardized. Others show clear casting numbers or control stamps. Each plaque is an original craft or guild mark.