Randy Huetsch, Author at The Antique Advertising Expert

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

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

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.

Bellingham Bay Brewery, Whatcom, WA. Pre-Pro ServingTray. Circa 1910 — Zoom Details

BELLINGHAM BAY BREWERY 3-B BEER SERVING TRAY, WHATCOM, WA. Ca. 1910

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch March 7, 2018

Pictured is an amazing pre-prohibition era serving tray from the Whatcom, WA Bellingham Bay Brewing Company. This tray advertises their 3 – B Beer brand and features an image of the brewery factory building.

MEYER-BANNERMAN & CO. BLAZED THE PATH IN SADDLES!

Antique Advertising CollectiblesBy Randy Huetsch March 6, 2018

Before the advent of the automobile in the late 1800’s, horse’s ruled the world for transportation. No one owned a horse without a saddle if they wanted a comfortable ride, and the Meyer-Bannerman Company in St. Louis, MO led the way in the U.S. for sales of their leather saddle ware. As a non-horseman, I…