(A Rare) ANHAUSER BUSCH BREWING ASSOC. REVERSE GOLD LIEF GLASS/ MIRROR SIGN ( Era Of 1880s) Read Info

Reverse paintings in Gold leaf on glass was an expensive but very striking means of advertising ones beer in the late 19th Century, the Golden Era of brewing advertising. This. Impressive piece dates from the early 1880s and is one of the earliest examples of ANHAUSER-BUSCH GLASS SIGNS. Originally intended to promote ANHAUSER-BUSCH beers generally, it has been adapted to highlight the quality tradition of Budweiser,Adolphus BUSCH 's flagship brand. Regrettably, not many of the old glass signs have survived from this early period,perhaps in part due to the exuberant nature of the customers patronizing the bars.. ( a Real addition to any bar,man cave, or AB collector)