Featured is a beautiful Gund Brewing Company serving tray from La Crosse, Wisconsin. A nice pre-pro tray with King Gambrinus featured in the center image. Circa 1910.
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North Yakima Brewing Co. Lager Beer Serving Tray, North Yakima, WA. Circa 1910
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Fox Lake Brewing Co. Serving Tray, Fox Lake, WI. Circa 1902
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Schutz Brewery Serving Tray, Jordan, MN. Circa 1910
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Keystone Brewery 1907 Lithograph Beer Poster, Theo R. Helb, York, PA.
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Northampton, PA Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray. Circa 1910.
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Emmerling Brewing Co. Metal Serving Beer Tray, Johnstown, PA.
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Erie Brewing Company Serving Tray, Erie. PA. Beer, Ale, Porter. Circa 1910
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Freeland Brewing Co Lager Beer Rolled Edge Sign, Freeland, PA. Ca. 1910
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Uhl’s Brewery Lager Beer Serving Tray, Bethlehem, PA. Circa 1910
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