I like this particular generic “star” Brewing Company’s sign for its simplicity. The simple illumination look generic and that is a bit surprising since their were many Star Breweries in the pre-prohibition era. So what did the Star brand do to increase their awareness? They simply added a bold illumination look to their beer in…
Here’s a fabulous looking pre-prohibition era metal serving tray from the George Ringler Brewery which was located between 90th and 92nd Street and 2nd – 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. This tray advertises their Real German and Extra Pilsener styles of brews. The tray also denotes strength and purity on it, trying to differentiate themselves from…
I love this spectacular pre-prohibition metal serving tray put out by the Olean, New York based Dotterweich Brewing Company around 1900-1910. Their method of promoting their brewery was easy, simply state all the major types of beer you sold, i.e. beer, ales, and porter styles. What I find interesting with this tray is the bottle…
The Brewery Collectibles Show & The Antique Bottle and Jar Show is combined to bring you the Eastside Spectacular! Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9 am – 3 pm Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL Breweriana 1900 – 1940’s Early Admission is $20 at 7:00 am. Public Admission is $2 at 9:00 am. FREE Parking! LARGE Raffle! 50/50 Drawing There’s…
49th Annual Antique Bottle Show, St. Louis, MO, Sunday, March 17, 9am – 2pm Stop by the 49th Annual Antique Bottle and Jar Show this Sunday to see thousands of colorful antique glass and stoneware bottles. There will be over 115 tables worth of merchandise for sale at this show. Over the past 20 years, I…
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…
Breweriana Blowout XVI, Belleville, IL, Saturday, April 4, 9 am – 3 pm Free Admission at 9 am. Early Admission at 7 am is $20. There’s no better place to add to your collection than at a Breweriana show. Stop by the Breweriana Blowout XVI on April 4, 9 am – 3 pm at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds…
Wagner’s Old Time Beer Charger “Friends”, Forest Park Brewing Co. 1910 I’m happy to share this unique Forest Park Brewery Charger Tray made to promote Wagner’s Old Time Lager Beer. This beautiful 16” round charger features a young girl with her face and arms embracing her horse. It is labeled “Friends” on the bottom rim…
45th Annual Antique Bottle Show, St. Louis, MO, Sunday, March 15, 9am – 2pm Stop by the 45th Annual Antique Bottle and Jar Show this Sunday to see thousands of colorful antique glass and stoneware bottles. Over the past 20 years, I have found hundreds of historic bottles at this show which I’ve added to my…
Erlanger Beer Tray, Heil’s Home Brewery, Hannibal, MO 1903 In the early 1900’s, many smaller breweries were in business for a short time making their limited number of advertising relics hard to come by. This is one of those difficult finds! This tin lithograph beer tray was manufactured for Heil’s Home Brewery in Hannibal, MO…