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Union Leader Whiskey Sign
Here is a Union Leader Whiskey Sign from the Wilson Distilling Company Inc. located in Bristol, PA. This Union Leader Whiskey Sign is from the 1940s era and is in excellent condition considering how old it is.
It was made by the Donaldson Art Sign Company located in Covington, KY. It is made of embossed metal wrapped over a cardboard backer. The graphics depict the messaging that the distillery was operated by 100% union labor which was probably a staple for their marketing and advertising efforts.
Braems Bitters Sign
Condition: Excellent
Era: 1900’s
Company: Albert Braem & Son
Location: Paterson, NJ
Presidential Rye Whiskey Clock
Here is a Presidential Rye Whiskey Clock from the E. De. Lue & Company Distillery located in Chicago, IL. This pre-prohibition era Rye Whiskey Clock is from between 1896 to 1918 and is in excellent condition considering how old it is. This clock is easily over 100 years old and is't amazing that it still operates and keeps accurate time too.
It's approximately 12" by 10" by 5" and is made of cast iron with a winding mechanical clock at the top. The cast text on the clock body reads "Presidential Pure Rye Malt" across the top and "The Best Medicinal Whiskey In America" across the bottom with the "E. De. Lue & Co. Chicago Sole Prop's" across the base. A Cast Iron Clock like this would have originally been displayed on a back bar display or general store countertop to advertise Presidential Medicinal Whiskey to patrons.
Old Elm Whiskey Brass Sign
Condition: Excellent
Era: Pre-Prohibition
Company: John Conlon & Company
Location: Boston, MA
Makers Mark: Townsend Hostetter & Company
Harper Whiskey Vitrolite Sign
Here is a Harper Whiskey Vitrolite Sign from the I. W. Harper Distilling Company located in Louisville, KY. This Harper Whiskey Vitrolite Sign is from the early 1900’s era and is in good condition for its age.
This sign was made by the Vitrolite Sign Company that was a sister company to Meyercord Company located in Chicago, IL. It is approximately 20″ by 26″ and is made of painted milk glass.
Note: The top left and right corners have cracks and repairs.