Randy Huetsch, Author at The Antique Advertising Expert

Red Raven Splits Tip Tray, Circa 1910

The Red Raven Splits brand was sold before prohibition as an elixir for headaches, indigestion, and nausea. This brand was known to be a remedy for hangovers. Circa 1910.

RED RAVEN SPLITS WANTED YOU TO “ASK THE MAN”

WhiskeyBy Randy Huetsch April 17, 2016

The Red Raven Splits brand was very well known in the early 1900’s for their prolific use of advertising trays featuring a red raven bird on them, and the slogan, “Ask The Man” on most of the products advertising items. I don’t know exactly who “the man” was, but I am guessing it was the local…

THE CANDY BROS. FAMILY – DID THEY USE THEIR NAME TO SELL VITAMINS OR SELL CANDY?

BakeryBy Randy Huetsch April 6, 2016

One of my favorite antique advertising items is this large oval advertising tray from the Candy Brothers Manufacturing Company in St. Louis, MO. The Candy Brothers Manufacturing Company was started in the 1870’s by brothers Robert, Thomas and Sydney Candy. The business was based in St. Louis, however, they eventually opened a second location in…

PIPER HEIDSIECK SOLD CHAMPAGNE FLAVORED TOBACCO?

TobaccianaBy Randy Huetsch April 3, 2016

This beautiful Victorian lithograph from the Piper Heidsieck National Tobacco Works Company in Louisville, Kentucky features a pretty woman, surely designed to catch a male’s eye. Since many were the typical smokers in the late 1800’s when this was made, that makes sense. What I find interesting is the bottle of champagne which is featured…

THIS GAIL BORDEN’S CONDENSED MILK LITHOGRAPH WAS THE CATS MEOW!

DairyBy Randy Huetsch March 27, 2016

The Gail Borden Condensed Milk Company originated in Burrville, Connecticut, but eventually moved to both upstate New York and to Elgin, IL. The Gail Borden Condensed Milk Company was famous for their Eagle Brand of condensed milk, which still today remains the best selling brand of condensed and evaporated milk. This particular 1895-1910 era lithograph has a Halloween theme,…

Highland Evaporated Cream Litho, Highland, IL — Zoom Details

Highland Evaporated Cream Lithographic Decal, Highland, IL. Circa 1895

DairyBy Randy Huetsch March 14, 2016

Featured here is an advertising decal designed to be applied to a metal tray or sign from the Highland Evaporated Cream Company in Highland, Illinois. This company later became the Helvetia Company and eventually moved to St. Louis, MO where it was renamed The Pet Milk Company. Circa 1895.

Red Raven Splits Tip Tray, Circa 1910

RED RAVEN SPLITS WANTED YOU TO “ASK THE MAN”

THE CANDY BROS. FAMILY – DID THEY USE THEIR NAME TO SELL VITAMINS OR SELL CANDY?

PIPER HEIDSIECK SOLD CHAMPAGNE FLAVORED TOBACCO?

THIS GAIL BORDEN’S CONDENSED MILK LITHOGRAPH WAS THE CATS MEOW!

Highland Evaporated Cream Lithographic Decal, Highland, IL. Circa 1895

Fehr’s Malt Tonic Drink, Frank Fehr Brewing Co. Metal Sign, Louisville, KY. Circa 1900

Duffield Whiskey Gesso Framed Lithographic Print, “A Delightful After Effect”. Circa 1900

The Columbia Brewing Company Serving Tray, Tacoma, WA. Circa 1905

The Diamond Wine Company, Sandusky, OH Sans Pareil & Gold Top Champagne Lithograph. Circa 1900