Randy Huetsch, Author at The Antique Advertising Expert

British Queen Havana Cigar Tin Sign, Gumpert Bros. Philadelphia, PA — Zoom Details

British Queen Havana Cigars Tin Sign, Gumpert Bros. Manufacturers, Philadelphia, PA. Circa 1910

British Queen Havana Cigars Tin Sign, Gumpert Bros. Manufacturers, Philadelphia, PA. Circa 1910

Bordens Condensed Milk Lithograph Sign — Zoom Details

Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Lithographic Poster. Circa 1910

DairyBy Randy Huetsch February 23, 2016

Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Lithographic Poster. Circa 1910

Union Leader Cut Plug Uncle Sam Cardboard Sign, Circa 1900 — Zoom Details

Union Leader Cut Plug, Red White & Blue Brand Cardboard Sign. Circa 1900

TobacciannaBy Randy Huetsch February 23, 2016

Union Leader Cut Plug Red White and Blue Tobacco Cut Plug Cardboard Sign. Circa 1900.

AN AMERICUS CLUB PURE WHISKEY COLORFUL SERVING TRAY WETS YOUR WHISTLE!

WhiskeyBy Randy Huetsch February 23, 2016

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,…

COLONIAL CLUB 5 CENT CIGAR LITHOGRAPHIC SIGN. Circa 1900

TobacciannaBy Randy Huetsch February 16, 2016

COLONIAL CLUB 5 CENT CIGAR LITHOGRAPHIC SIGN. Circa 1900

Americus Club Pure Whiskey Tray, San Francisco, CA. Circa 1910 — Zoom Details

AMERICUS CLUB PURE WHISKEY TRAY, HENRY CAMPE & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Circa 1910

WhiskeyBy Randy Huetsch February 16, 2016

AMERICUS CLUB PURE WHISKEY ROUND SERVING TRAY, HENRY CAMPE & COMPANY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Circa 1910

THE EXCELSIOR BREWING COMPANIES KNIGHT LOGO CATCHES THE EYE 100 YEARS LATER!

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch February 16, 2016

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…

Excelsior Brewing Company Tip Tray, St. Louis, MO. Circa 1910 — Zoom Details

Excelsior Brewing Company Pewter Tip Tray, Excelsior Brewing Co. St. Louis, MO. Circa 1910

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch February 16, 2016

Excelsior Brewing Company Embossed Pewter Tip Tray, Excelsior Brewing Co. St. Louis, MO. Circa 1910

A FORMER MAINSTAY, THE DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATOR COMPANY SIGN. Circa 1900

DairyBy Randy Huetsch February 15, 2016

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…

Delaval Separators Sign, Circa 1900 — Zoom Details

De Laval Cream Separators Round Advertising Sign, Circa 1900

DairyBy Randy Huetsch February 15, 2016

De Laval Cream Separators Round Advertising Sign, Circa 1900