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Collectibles
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Breweriana, Beer
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Signs, Tins
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Guinness
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| Start Price: |
USD 14.00 |
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USD 17.00 |
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USD 19.99 |
| Start Time: |
9/4/2008 |
| End Time: |
9/11/2008 |
| Location: |
Howell, Michigan |
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THIS IS A VERY COOL LOOKING TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION TIN SIGN. IT SAYS: SPOETZL BREWERY FOUNDED 1909 BUILT BY THE SHINER BREWING ASSOCIATION, A STOCK COMPANY OF LOCAL MEN. SOLD IN APRIL 1915 TO KOSMOS SPOETZL (1873-1950), NATIVE OF BAVARIA AN D FORMER OPERATOR OF A BREWERY IN CAIRO, EGYPT. THIS PLANT REMAINED OPEN IN 1918-33 (PROHIBITION ERA), MAKING "NEAR BEER" AND ICE. THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER "MISS CECELIE" JOINED STAFF IN 1922. (SHE BECAME ONLY WOMAN IN U.S.A. TO BE SOLE OWNER OF A BREWERY IN 1950). A NEPHEW, AUGUST HASLBECK, JOINED IN 1934, GRANDDAUGHTER ROSA, IN 1964. IN FAMILY OVER 50 YEARS, THE PLANT RETAINS HISTORIC NAME, ALTHOUGH SOLD IN 1966. TO NEW OWNERS. SHINER . IT IS APPROXIMATELY 28 INCHES TALL AND 15 1/4 INCHES WIDE, IT IS BRAND NEW NEVER HUNG. PLEASE SEE THE PICTURE. THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS ITEM. SHIPPING IS $10.00, ..ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK. ALSO, PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER ITEMS! THANKS!!!! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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