Randy Huetsch, Author at The Antique Advertising Expert

Pepsi-Cola Porcelain Sign, 1950

This is a Pepsi-Cola porcelain sign, Circa 1950’s. The sign is 14″ tall by 24″ wide and reads “Take home a carton”.

BRILLIANT RED REVERSE-ON-GLASS BREWERY CORNER SIGN, HEIM BEER, 1905

Antique Advertising Collectibles, BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 23, 2015

Heim Brewery in East St. Louis, IL This Reverse-on-Glass Corner Sign is from the Heim Brewery in East St. Louis, Illinois, Circa 1905. The sign’s glass is reverse painted red with brilliant gold lettering outlined in black and reads, “Heim Beer Made in East St. Louis.” It’s fascinating to see an identical Heim Beer corner…

Oltimer Beer Lighted Sign, Star Peerless Brewery, Belleville, IL. Circa 1940's — Zoom Details

Oltimer Beer Lighted Sign, Star Peerless Brewing Co., Belleville, IL. Circa 1940’s

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 20, 2015

This is a unique lighted sign from the Star Peerless Brewery in Belleville, Illinois advertising their flagship Oltimer brand of premium beer. Circa 1940’s.

Lemp Porcelain Lager Beer Sign, St. Louis, MO. Circa 1890 — Zoom Details

Wm. J. Lemp’s Lager Beer Metal Iron Sign, Wm. Lemp Brewing Co., St. Louis, MO. Circa 1885

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 20, 2015

This sign is a large iron or heavy metal composition sign advertising the Lager Beer from the William J. Lemp Brewing Company in St. Louis, MO. Circa 1885. This sign was made by The Alex S. Mann Sign Company in St. Louis, MO and the lettering is embedded into the sign as is each line of the design.

Waterloo Brewing Co, Wood Beer Box, Waterloo, IL. Circa 1910 — Zoom Details

The Waterloo Brewing Company Wood Beer Box, Waterloo, Illinois. Circa 1910

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 20, 2015

This picture illustrates a wooden beer crate which was used to transport beer bottles from The Waterloo Brewing Company in Waterloo, IL. The Waterloo Brewing Company was started by Michael Schorr in Waterloo in the early 1870’s

Waterloo Brewing Co, Wiggle Wagglegraph, Waterloo, IL. Circa 1905 — Zoom Details

Waterloo Brewing Co, Waterloo, IL. Wiggle Wagglegraph Wooden Toy, J. Simon Schorr Owner. Circa 1905

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 20, 2015

This Wiggle Wagglegraph toy produced by the Dennis Novelty Company advertises Cabinet Beer from the Waterloo Brewing Company in Waterloo, Illinois on both the cardboard box and on the wooden toy itself. Circa 1905.

Excelsior Brewing Co. Metal Tip Tray, St. Louis, MO — Zoom Details

Excelsior Brewery Company, Metal Tip Tray, St. Louis, MO. Circa 1905

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 20, 2015

This is an unusual copper metal tip tray from the Excelsior Brewing company in Saint Louis, MO. Circa 1905.

ABC Beer Tin Lithographic Diecut Sign 1900 — Zoom Details

ABC King Of Bottle Beer Tin Sign, American Brewing Co., St. Louis, MO. Circa 1900

BrewerianaBy Randy Huetsch April 18, 2015

This extraordinary American Brewing Company ABC Brand die cut tin sign is from the American Brewing Company in St. Louis, MO. Circa 1900. This impressive sign has a seashell looking design on the top and features cherubs on the sign, one of the companies common themes with their early advertising items.

Blanke's Fancy Coffee Tin, St. Louis, MO — Zoom Details

Blanke’s Fancy Blend Coffee Can, C. F. Blanke Tea Co., St. Louis, MO. Circa 1915

CoffeeBy Randy Huetsch April 18, 2015

This is a very unusual Fancy Blend Coffee Tin Can from The C. F. Blanke Coffee, Tea & Spice Company based in St. Louis, MO. Circa 1910.

Sloman's Diamond Wedding Pure Rye Whiskey Sign, Aug. Baetshold, Buffalo, NY — Zoom Details

Sloman’s Diamond Wedding Pure Rye Tin Sign, Aug. Baetzhold, Buffalo, NY. Circa 1910

WhiskeyBy Randy Huetsch April 18, 2015

This is a self-framed tin hanging sign advertising Sloman’s Diamond Wedding Rye Whiskey, manufactured by August Baetzhold in Buffalo, New York. Circa 1910.