Randy Huetsch, Author at The Antique Advertising Expert

Schuckmann & Seiligmann Distillery, Milwaukee, WI. Eremite Sour Mash Meyercord Sign. Ca. 1900 — Zoom Details

SCHUCKMANN & SELIGMANN CO., EREMITE SOUR MASH WHISKEY SIGN. Ca. 1900

Early meyercord style wood sign from the Schuckmann & Seligmann Whiskey Distilling Company in Milwaukee, WI.

Lemp's Brewery, St. Louis, MO. Stoneware Monk's Stein. Ca. 1900 — Zoom Details

LEMP’S BREWING CO. STONEWARE MONKS STEIN, ST. LOUIS, MO. Ca. 1900

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 11, 2018

Stoneware Pottery Beer Drinking Stein or Mug from The Wm. J. Lemp Brewery in St. Louis, MO. Circa 1900.

CLYSMIC TABLE WATER NYMPH – BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!

Antique Advertising CollectiblesBy Randy Huetsch April 1, 2018

I have always loved the image on this tray which was produced by the Clysmic Springs Table Water Company, formerly based in Waukesha, WIsconsin. I often refer to this tray as the beauty and the beast image, simply because it is rare to find an advertising image with a beautiful woman on it portrayed next…

RICKSECKER CIGAR CO. HONORS THEIR SURNAME AND A CIVIL WAR HERO!

TobaccianaBy Randy Huetsch March 25, 2018

I was intrigued when I first saw this early cigar advertising poster from the Ricksecker Cigar Company in Kansas City, MO. Who was Colonel Rick, and what does he have to do with cigars? This image is very bright, and Col. Rick looks very distinguished. The name Rick certainly resonates well with the name Ricksecker…

Consumer's Brewing Company Glass Mug, St. Louis, MO. Circa 1905 — Zoom Details

CONSUMER’S BREWING CO., GLASS BEER MUG, ST. LOUIS, MO. Circa 1905

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch March 20, 2018

Pre-Prohibition Litho Consumers Brewing Company Glass Beer Mug from Saint Louis, Missouri.

Tonica Ideal Beverage Tin Sign, Indianapolis, IN — Zoom Details

TONICA IDEAL BEVERAGE, TIN SIGN, PROHIBITION DRINK. INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Circa 1925

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch March 20, 2018

Here is a great tin sign from the prohibition era for Tonica, a prohibition era near beer drink out of Indianapolis, IN.

Isengart Brewing Co., Tin Serving Tray, Troy, NY. Circa 1910 — Zoom Details

ISENGART BREWING CO., METAL SERVING TRAY, TROY, N.Y. Circa 1910

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch March 20, 2018

This serving tray is from the Isengart Brewing Company in Troy, N.Y. A great pre-pro era metal advertising tray!

KING GAMBRINUS WAS TRULY THE KING OF BREWERY ADVERTISING!

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch March 18, 2018

I have always loved the image of King Gambrinus sitting on his throne with a beer in his hand while wearing his jewel filled crown. This particular porcelain sign is from the Columbus, Ohio Gambrinus Brewery Company and calls the brand a “Beer of Quality”. King Gambrinus was a mythological figure who was known for…

THIS SUNDAY!! ANTIQUE BOTTLE & JAR SHOW – ORLANDO GARDENS in ST. LOUIS!

Antique Advertising CollectiblesBy Randy Huetsch March 15, 2018

48th Annual Antique Bottle Show, St. Louis, MO, Sunday, March 18, 9am – 2pm Stop by the 48th Annual Antique Bottle and Jar Show this Sunday to see thousands of colorful antique glass and stoneware bottles. There will be over 115 tables worth of merchandise for sale at this show. Over the past 20 years, I…

Dr. Lesure's Famous Remedies Counter Display, Keene, N.H. — Zoom Details

DR. LESURE’S FAMOUS REMEDIES VETERINARY DISPLAY CABINET, KEENE, N.H., Ca. 1900

MedicinalBy Randy Huetsch March 7, 2018

Pictured here is an early general store or veterinary counter type display wood cabinet from the Dr. Lesure Remedy Company, based in Keene, New Hampshire. Dr. Lesure was one of the most prominent early veterinary suppliers for all medicines for livestock owners, and in particular with a focus on horse equestrian supplies.