This particular version of the popular Red Raven Splits hangover remedy featured a red raven bird nursing another who is dressed in a bandaged image. The tray was a giveaway during the immensely popular 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair event.
The Red Raven Splits brand was sold before prohibition as an elixir for headaches, indigestion, and nausea. This brand was known to be a remedy for hangovers. Circa 1910.
Featured here is an advertising decal designed to be applied to a metal tray or sign from the Highland Evaporated Cream Company in Highland, Illinois. This company later became the Helvetia Company and eventually moved to St. Louis, MO where it was renamed The Pet Milk Company. Circa 1895.
Pictured here is an early self-framed tin lithographic sign from the Frank Fehr Brewery in Louisville, KY. This sign advertises their Malt Tonic Drink. Malt Tonic’s were commonly sold before prohibition. Circa 1900.
Featured here is an early 1900 era advertising lithographic print advertising the Duffield Brand of Whiskey, with an interesting slogan letting you know you will have a delightful after effect!
The Columbia Brewing Company put out this stunning serving tray and was able to advertise all of their major brands on the inside rim including Alt Heidelberg, Golden Foam, and Golden Drops. Tacoma, WA. Circa 1905.
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
Pictured is an early metal serving tray featuring the Tannhaueser Beer, proclaimed Seattle Finest Beer, from the Claussen Brewing Association in Seattle, Washington.
This is a stunning Clarke’s Pure Rye Whiskey Tip Tray, Bottled in Bond, from the Clarke’s Whiskey Company in Peoria, IL. Many of the Clarke’s whiskey advertising items featured the slogan “Bottled By The Government”.
Bartlett Spring Mineral Water, Bartlett Springs, Lake Co, CA. Metal Serving Tray, Circa 1910. The tray features their local office address on Sutter Street in San Francisco, CA.
