Theo Vogt Salt Glaze Stoneware Whiskey Jug 1880
This is a massive ten-gallon salt glaze stoneware whiskey jug made for Theodore Vogt, a whiskey wholesaler from East. St. Louis, Illinois circa 1880.
The Waterloo Milk Company One-gallon Dairy Containers, 1950’s
These are one-gallon dairy containers from The Waterloo Milk Company based in Waterloo, Illinois, circa 1950’s.
The Waterloo Brewing Company Wood Beer Box, Waterloo, Illinois. Circa 1910
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
THE SUNSHINE HAT, GAUSS HUNICKE HAT CO., ST LOUIS. 1884
Here is a 1884 dated lithograph from the Gauss-Hunicke Hat Company which was based in Saint Louis, MO. The litho advertises The Sunshine, A Misses Hat for 1884. This hat company was one of the bigger hat manufacturers in the U.S. in the late 1800’s. Much of their trade went to the ships heading out…
THE NEW YORK STANDARD WATCH CO., ROG SIGN, JERSEY CITY, N.J., Circa 1900
Pictured is an early reverse on glass advertising sign from the New York Standard Watch Company in Jersey City, New Jersey. This sign is in the original frame and is from the 1900 era. Spectacular graphics with the eagle on the globe holding a wedding ring in it’s beak.
The National Cereal Company, Homiline Wooden Store Bin, St. Louis, MO
This is a tough to find wood general store bin from the National Cereal Company which was based in Saint Louis, Missouri around 1900 when this bin was made. The National Cereal Company eventually merged and became part of the Post Cereal Company.
The Golden Lion Saloon Lithophane Stoneware Mug, St. Louis, MO. Circa 1885
This is a lithophane stoneware advertising mug from the Golden Lion Saloon in St. Louis, MO, 1885.
THE FRANK RUHSTALLER ONCE RULED SACRAMENTO!
Here is a special 1898 dated calendar from the Frank Ruhstaller Brewing company whose brewery was one of the larger brewers in the West at one time. The Brewery was famous for their Gilt Edge Steam style beer. Of course they made other beers at that time too. This calendar is stunning with the colors…
The Diamond Wine Company, Sandusky, OH Sans Pareil & Gold Top Champagne Lithograph. Circa 1900
Featured is a beautiful lithographic print from the Diamond Wine Company in Sandusky, Ohio circa 1900. This print advertises their Sans Pareil and Gold Top Champagne brands and features three Victorian era woman drinking the product