Bidspirit auction | Pre-Prohibition Mount Vernon Pure Rye

Pre-Prohibition Mount Vernon Pure Rye Whiskey Tin Lithograph Sign - Rare original circa 1890-1910 pre-prohibition tin lithograph advertising sign for Mount Vernon Pure Rye Whiskey, produced for the Hannis Distilling Co.. Dating from the turn of the century this premium advertisement is executed as a multi-color lithograph directly onto a sheet of tin metal. The vivid, deep toned illustration portrays a classic ”back-bar” still life layout. It prominently showcases the iconic square amber glass bottle alongside a filled lowball glass, two spent corks, matches and a smoking freshly lit hand-rolled cigar resting on the edge of a polished oak parlor table. Housed in its scarce original turnkey tavern frame, deeply molded gesso-on-wood frame finished in brilliant gold gilt with elaborate scrolling foliate accents with losses throughout. Measuring approx. 20 1/4” tall 16 1/4” wide. In good age appropriate condition with heavy losses to frame, see photos. Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Premier Auction Galleries LLC shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections from the uses. We do our best to offer photos and some insight to the condition. We encourage personal inspection. Shipping should be considered before placing a bid. We do our best to accommodate Domestic shipping within the United States on smaller items. Large items, bulky lots and international shipping may require third party shipping. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. Please do not bid if you are uncertain.