As a collector of Judaica the subject of a Star of David (actually the Shield of David from the Hebrew "Magen David") finding its way onto watch dials has been of interest for some time. A number of watch makers, including Heuer and Junghans, have placed the Star on their dials. My research took me to manufacturers of beer steins in Germany and Switzerland, including Villaroy, who placed a mark that looks like a Star of David on their higher quality steins in the 1800s. This sign of quality was also used by some smaller breweries in Germany in the 1800s. I have a couple of Villeroy and Boch steins made in Mettlach with very prominent Stars of David on the lids. While this is by no means a conclusive answer, I believe it provides a credible theory but one that needs to be confirmed with the manufacturers.

Alex G.