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Scarce 1890s DAVENPORT, Iowa SALOON Jug FRITZ T. SCHMIDT & Sons FINE OLD WHISKEY For Sale


Scarce 1890s DAVENPORT, Iowa SALOON Jug FRITZ T. SCHMIDT & Sons FINE OLD WHISKEY
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Scarce 1890s DAVENPORT, Iowa SALOON Jug FRITZ T. SCHMIDT & Sons FINE OLD WHISKEY:
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Scarce 1890s DAVENPORT, Iowa SALOON Jug FRITZ T. SCHMIDT & Sons FINE OLD WHISKEY

This fine little jug ismarked under glaze in a dark cobalt blue/black stencil\"FRITZ T. SCHMIDT & SONS <>FINE OLD WHISKEY <> DAVENPORT, IOWA\"

Great looking small size squatty beehive shape and I\'ve heard it could bea possible unmarked Red Wing piece ??? Please, I welcome any comments.

Nice looking 2 tone dark brown and oatmeal coloration on the jug.

Its an early piece 1890-1900 or so I would think.

Could have been agivaway sampleto its best customers maybe at Christmas or New Year since its not really a mini but is an unusually odd small size probably no more than 1/4 Gallon or maybe even 1/8 Gallon.

Height is about6 inches, nice upward taper on jug which makes it wider at the shoulders than the base. 5 inches across shoulder, 4-5/8 inches across base.

Judging by the shakyness of the lettering on the stencil, you would have to say that the stencil guy must have been sampling some of this product - great character don\'t you think - they just didn\'t waste a thing back in those days!!!

Here is a little history on the Schmidt Liquor company that I found on the Internet:
Fritz T. Schmidt built a building in 1896 to house his wine and liquor business, which was known as Fritz T. Schmidt and Sons. It was a three-plus story building constructed of red stone that was built on a brick foundation.They produced their own wine at a west end location known as \"Blackhawk Vineyards.\" It was located along Blackhawk Creek.

Also, found a waycool photo of this original structure still in downtown Davenportwhich is now on the historic registry:

Pretty typical for condition, I see no real signs of any damage, no chips or even nicks, nothing at all really, very clean overall, little to no crazing,would be hard to improve upon.

Light oatmeal or cream colored glaze for overall main body color, dark blue/black stencil design, dark brown shoulder region, handle, and spout.

Handle is perfect.

Some typical manufacturing crudity.

Would be very hard to improve upon - check it out.

Larger photos below:

Please review all photos and read the description carefully and/or ask questions before offerding.

Item MUST BE INSURED and is included in the shipping price - NO EXCEPTIONS !!!

Shipping cost is for US buyers only - other buyers please email for shipping cost as rates will be different.

NOTE: Please wait for my invoice before paying so proper shipping costs can be determined !!!!

Thanks for looking and good luck if you choose to offer !!!


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