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Old Kentucky Whiskey Jug - Cripple Creek [189956]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Bottles & Insulators Start Price:160.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 900.00 USD
Old Kentucky Whiskey Jug - Cripple Creek [189956]
SOLD
700.00USDto 8*************e+ buyer's premium (175.00)
This item SOLD at 2024 Nov 21 @ 10:35UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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THE OLD KENTUCKY/LIQUOR HOUSE/CRIPPLE CREEK/COLO. On reverse, stenciling reads : WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO/OLD KENTUCKY LIQUOR HOUSE. 1/2 gallon jug. This is an unlisted variant of Preble ( J 36). There is a picture of this jug in Preble's book: "IMPRESSED IN TIME - COLORADO BEVERAGE BOTTLES, JUGS & ETC 1859-1915, page 200. It is listed as "the most attractive advertising jug" from this company. Brown glaze on top, white/ beige glaze on the bottom. Sloped shoulders with handle, stands 7 1/2" tall, about 6" in diameter. No significant damage on this jug, very minor chipping on mouth and top of handle, good repair in top glazing. Near-mint condition. [ w