This is a very interesting historical self-framed tin sign from the MK Goetz Brewery in Saint Joseph, MO depicting one of their employees, Jerry. Jerry was thought to be a mythical figure, but after some research was done a few years ago apparently Jerry was an employee who was very warmly regarded by the Brewery…
This is a beautiful lithographic poster from the M. Hommel Champagne and Wine Company in Sandusky, Ohio. Circa 1900
This is a very rare oval metal serving tray advertising an Anheuser Busch Distributor in Saint Charles, Missouri, named E. H. Hoffmann. Circa 1900
M-C-A 10 ct. cigar lithographic sign. Goldsmith, Silver Company, Boston, MA.
The Louis Obert Brewery produced several earlier reverse on glass advertising signs, many of which were transom signs like the one photographed here. These transom signs were hung outside saloon or tavern entrances all around the St. Louis MO area in the early 1900’s. This one is the only one known to exist at this time unfortunately today.
This is a beer serving tray featuring made by the Louis Obert Brewery in St. Louis, Missouri, 1905.
Stoneware Salt Glaze Advertising Whiskey Jug, Louis Gottschalk Belleville, Illinois. This is the earliest known Salt Glaze Jug from St Clair County ILL. Mr. Gottschalk was out of business in 1907. A one gallon jug!
Featured is a beautiful tin over cardboard sign from the Lipton’s Instant Cocoa Brand. Circa 1910.
Featured is a beautiful tin or metal sign from the Lipton Tea Brand. This sign beautifully illustrates a round string holder as it’s image, a common item used to help advertise products in the early 1900’s.
Bottled at the Brewery, a nice tin serving tray from the Lion Brewing Company in N.Y.C. Circa 1915.
