"HANLEN BROTHERS WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS - HARRISBURG, PA." CHRISTMAS STONEWARE JUG.
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$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #209 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1144 in auction 209
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Item Description
3.5" dia. by 6.5" tall stoneware jug given by Harrisburg, PA area wine and liquor merchants to best customers, bar owners/managers. c. early 1900s. In addition to merchant's name and location, jug has "Our Little Brown Jug Wishes You A Merry Christmas" text referencing popular song "Little Brown Jug." Many jugs of this type feature only text; this example has the nice addition of a holly branch and a Christmas ribbon images. Jug remains free of cracks or nicks and displays Exc.
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