Here's something a little different from our normal western whiskey fare.
"Latter's / Sacramento Cal.(inside rounded border) / Home / Brewed / Ginger / Beer (inside border)"
Antique Stoneware Ginger Beer from Sacramento Cal.
Research has revealed that Latter was originally located in Sacramento, before moving north to Seattle Wa. in or about 1906.
These are a scarce and sought after west coast stoneware piece.
7 7/8" tall. It is clean and the crown top lip (typically damaged while being opened) is problem free. Unusual tricolor pattern with upper third being light brown, a band just below the shoulder a darker tan and the lower body being light tan with black transfer lettering.
There is an area of glaze transfer located on the reverse shoulder; a result of being in contact with an adjoining piece after being loaded for the kiln, but prior to being fired. It is in manufacture and not damage. Condition issue is limited to a flake off the heel / base, which is clearly shown in one photo. The margins are smooth and it may be production related (clay sticking to the plate the "bottle" was fired on), as other areas on the base also show signs of poor mixing of the clay.
This offering is part of a large "closet collection" that was dug in the 1960's in the Sacramento and Stockton areas of California.
It is offered as is. $50~ or best offer. Postage via USPS Ground Advantage is extra and based on USPS rate chart and the buyers mailing address at the 2 lb. rate.
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