Early American Advertising

Hunters Baltimore Rye Antique Whiskey Tin Sign

Hunter Baltimore Rye: The American Gentleman's Whiskey

This exceptionally rare circa 1900 lithographed tin Hunter Baltimore Rye sign is an outstanding example of pre-prohibition era American whiskey advertising. A few pieces of Hunter Baltimore Rye memorabilia are permanently housed in the Maryland State Archives.

10 Gallon Dickinson's Witchhazel Barrel

What a fantastic little end table this circa 1880-1910 ten gallon Dickinson's Witchhazel barrel would make! This lovely piece of early advertising is in completely original condition and features desirable blue paint and its spectacular label.

Uncle Sam Patriotic Antique Box

Rare Frank Miller's Peerless Blacking Box

This rare circa 1890 shoe blacking box depicts a resourceful Uncle Sam using his boot as a makeshift shaving mirror. In the lower lefthand corner of the lithograph, Sam's pet bald eagle fights its reflection in the other boot!

Nigger Hair Smoking Tobacco Tin

Niggerhair Smoking Tobacco Tin

The Milwaukee based B. Leidersdory Company started production of Niggerhair Smoking Tobacco in the late 19th century. This black Americana advertising icon is in near mint condition.

Early Philadelphia American Porcelin Drugist Box

Purified Charcoal Tooth Paste

This porcelain black transferware charcoal toothpaste container, marked X. Bazin Perfumer, Philadelphia is an unusual example of early American advertising. Imagine brushing your teeth with this fine product!

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Early Americana and Other Fine American Antiques