ARTIFACT:
Extremely rare 1909, pre-Prohibition Roseneck Brewing Co. Edelbrau advertising Mettlach mug. The front shows the brewerys stamp, a star in the center of a circle that reads: ROSENECK BREWING CO. RICHMOND, VA. and in large hand-painted detail reads: EDELBRAU UNEXCELLED IN THE BOTTLE. The bottom has numerous markings: METTLACH, MADE IN GERMANY, 1909 V, the mug is sold as it with rim and base chips (see photo).
VINTAGE:
Circa 1909
SIZE:
Approximately 4-1/4 x 2-3/4 (top diameter) x 3-1/4 (bottom diameter)
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Painted ceramic
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
METTLACH, MADE IN GERMANY, 1909 V, VB, OFSCSCH, REG U 11, 2
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a pre-Prohibition brewery collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEM15 LAAEX11/15 psLABEX5/16 SAAEX10/18
CONDITION:
5+ (Fine-): The mug shows moderate to heavy wear, overall crazing, chip to rim and base, nearly all the painted details remain intact.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.