I have been collecting and dealing in these antique advertising items since 2012, specializing in Breweriana which classifies as antique beer and brewery advertising collectibles. I am always looking to buy; either for resale or to add to my ever-growing personal collection.
I can buy single items or entire collections and can arrange for hassle-free pickup and transport. If shipping of item(s) is required please feel free to view my Packing and Shipping Guide for tips on how to pack correctly for transport. In some cases, depending on your location and the amount of items, I can PAY CASH and travel to see the item(s) in-person if needed.
If you have something you think I might be interested in please contact me, fill out the form, and I will get back to you shortly.
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What started my interest in this hobby?
The story goes back in 2012, my wife and I moved into our first house together just outside of Reading, PA. In that house there was an empty sunroom that we didn’t really know what to do with at the time. That Christmas she gifted me two Old Reading Beer Tap Knobs from the Old Reading Brewing Company local to Reading, PA. She then said “You should collect this type of stuff and decorate the sunroom with these brewery relics”. So let’s just say this hobby hooked me and after over 10+ years, lots of sleepless nights, thousands of miles traveled and tens of thousands of dollars spent; I have amassed an impressive advanced collection.
I eat, breathe, and drink 🍺 the Breweriana hobby! I think I gravitate towards this hobby because of four things: I am a Home Brewer, History Buff, Craft Beer Aficionado, and Professional Creative.
Combine those interests and profession together, you are left with a “Breweriana Aficionado”. 🍺🍺🍺
Early Photographs, a Window into the Past
I find that old photographs serve as a “Window into the Past”. I also collect old photographs and tin types of bar room, saloon, and brewery cabinet cards and seek out the advertising within them. Feel free to check out my archive of old photographs, all of which are old advertising related. Please contact me if you have anything in these photographs.
Some of the items that I am actively looking for:
- Signs, Neons, & Lights
- Chalkboards
- Bottles & Caps
- Flat Top & Cone Top Cans
- Kegs & Casks
- Crates & Cases
- Calendars
- Coasters
- Glasses
- Serving Trays & Tip Trays
- Pictures, Prints, & Lithographs
- Paper Advertisements
- Tap Handles
- Statues & Chalkware
- Matches, Lighters, & Ashtrays
- Bottle Openers
- Clocks & Thermometers
- Brewery Equipment