The Henry Luebbe Soda and Mineral Water Company was a long running business in the heart of wine country in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Hermann Missouri was known for wine production, and in fact, was the leading city for wine sales in the state of MO at this time. What makes this even…
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One of my favorite serving pre-prohibition serving trays I have seen comes from the Americus Club Whiskey Brand. The Henry Campe and Company Americus Club Pure Whiskey was a popular seller in the pre-pro era in San Francisco, CA. The company was located at 221-223-225 Front Street at the time this tray was made, however,…
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The Excelsior Brewing Company in South St. Louis produced some fabulous advertising pieces in the early 1900’s. Many of the companies giveaways at that time incorporated a knight logo into various items including enameled beer glasses, tip trays, beer bottle labels and posters. The knight logo is always holding a flag in his hands which proudly proclaims their Pilsener…
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THE DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATOR COMPANY One of my favorite advertising pieces is from the De Laval Cream Separator Company and features a young mother with her child using the DeLaval Cream separator to get her milk. This particular scene was used on both small tip trays as well as the larger self-framed metal lithographic…
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ANDREW LOHR BOTTLING CO IN CAIRO, IL One of my favorite small town soda collectibles is from the tiny town of Cairo, IL. At one time, Cairo was a booming town with a population of over 20,000. After years of decline and unrest, the town now has less than 3,000 residents. However, Cairo has left…
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TOKALON WINERY PAVES THE WAY FOR ROBERT MONDAVI SUCCESS! This 1884 ToKalon Winery embossed sign is a great example of history unfolding before your eyes. After acquiring this embossed 24 inch sign, I noticed it was made by the Tuscarora Advertising Company in Coshocton, OH, the largest advertising specialty house in the world. I also…
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AN INTERESTING WAY BREWERIES SOLD THEIR BEER One of my favorite types of historic antique advertising items are when brewers used tiny winged cherubs to help them sell their beer. This was over 100 years ago. It is not uncommon today for an advertising collector to come across various scenes from many breweries showing babies…
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The Brewery Collectibles Show & The Antique Bottle and Jar Show is combined to bring you the Eastside Spectacular! Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 am – 3 pm Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL Early Admission is $20 at 7:00 am. Public Admission is $2 at 9:00 am. FREE Parking! LARGE Raffle! 50/50 Drawing There’s no better place to…
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A NOVELTY SO NOVEL IT APPARENTLY WAS NOT A BIG SELLER! One of my favorite small town brewery collectibles is a rare toy from the Waterloo Brewing Company in Waterloo, Illinois, called The Wiggle-Wagglegraph. Research on this game and for the manufacturer maker shows this item was produced by the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company in Jersey City,…
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What a great time today at the Missouri History Museum presenting “St. Louis Percolates to the Top: A Peek at Historic Coffee Advertising Collectibles”. It was enjoyable to talk with so many others who have an interest in how St. Louis was a big leader in coffee production in the 1870’s – early 1900’s.…
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