Randy Huetsch, Author at The Antique Advertising Expert

Saratoga Star Spring Water, Metal Serving Tray, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Circa 1910 — Zoom Details

Saratoga Star Spring Water Serving Tray, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Circa 1900

Early serving tray from the Star Bottling Company in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Honest Long Cut Plug Tobacco Lithographic Sign, 1892 — Zoom Details

Honest Long Cut Plug Tobacco Lithograph, Presidential Possibilities!

TobacciannaBy Randy Huetsch December 30, 2017

Early lithographic poster from the Honest Cut Plug Tobacco Brand. This poster shows the Presidential Possibilities in the year 1892

Kamm - Schellinger Brewery ROG Sign, Mishawaka, IN. Circa 1900 — Zoom Details

KAMM & SCHELLINGER Brewing Co, Mishawaka, IN ROG Corner Sign

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch December 30, 2017

An amazing oval Reverse on Glass Corner Sign from the Kamm and Schellinger Brewery in Mishawaka, Indiana. This sign is circa 1900

Ryan's Brewery Pure Beers Tip Tray, Syracuse, N.Y. — Zoom Details

Ryan’s Brewery, Syracuse, New York. Pre-Pro Tip Tray. Circa 1910

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch December 30, 2017

Early pre-prohibition advertising tip tray from The Ryan’s Brewery which was based in Syracuse, New York

EAGLE MOUNTAIN RYE WHISKEY, BORN IN WISCONSIN

WhiskeyBy Randy Huetsch December 22, 2017

I am always amazed when I see an early advertising item of significance attached to a small town in the middle of nowhere. Such is the case with this beautiful Reverse on Glass sign from Theodore Francis Mackmiller for his Eagle Mountain Rye Whiskey brand. Why the name Eagle Mountain is unknown to this author,…

KABO CORSET’S – A DIFFICULT ADVERTISING SUBJECT IN 1900

Antique Advertising CollectiblesBy Randy Huetsch December 14, 2017

I like this piece of advertising from the Kabo Corset Company for one simple reason…it is very unusual to find a more expensive piece of giveaway advertising memorabilia from this specific category. I don’t know why this is the case, but I suspect the idea of putting someone’s undergarments on full display for all to…

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH LIONS AND BEER?

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch November 26, 2017

I have always wondered why many pre-prohibition era brewers used a lion in their image when trying to sell their beer? One of my favorite beer collectibles which I have recently come across is this beautiful reverse on glass sign from The Windisch-Muhlhauser Brewing Company advertising their Lion Brand of beer, produced by the Lion…

Chas. A. Pillsbury Milling Co., Gesso Framed Lithograph. Circa 1900 — Zoom Details

Chas A. Pillsbury & Co., Merchant Millers, Gesso Framed Litho, Minneapolis, MN. Circa 1900

Food ProductsBy Randy Huetsch November 26, 2017

Featured is an incredible gesso framed advertising lithograph from the Charles A. Pillsbury Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This print features their trademark eagle at the time (before the dough boy), and the factory itself in the lower inset view. Circa 1900.

Lipton's Instant Cocoa Self Framed Tin Sign, Circa 1910 — Zoom Details

Lipton’s Instant Cocoa Tin Over Cardboard Sign. Circa 1910

Food ProductsBy Randy Huetsch November 26, 2017

Featured is a beautiful tin over cardboard sign from the Lipton’s Instant Cocoa Brand. Circa 1910.

Satisfaction Cut Plug Lunch Box Tin, Circa 1920 — Zoom Details

Satisfaction Cut Plug Tobacco Lunch Pail Tin. Circa 1920

TobacciannaBy Randy Huetsch November 26, 2017

Featured is an early lunch box tin with a handle from the Satisfaction Cut Plug brand of tobacco.