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Beer Serving Tray “Buffalo Brewing Co.” Sacramento, California Dated 1915

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Manufactured in Sacramento, California by “The Buffalo Brewing Co.”, this Pre-Prohibition metal lithographed exposition beer serving tray was distributed to commemorate the 1915 San Francisco Exposition and the opening of the Panama Canal which was completed in 1914.

“Through the Panama Canal to the Golden Gate, San Francisco Expositrion 1915. The Nations Paying Homage to San Francisco.” is printed on the tray, along with the name of the manufacturer in bold blue print at the top center interior fold.

The serving tray is lithographed in pretty colors, portraying the subject matter of a beautiful lady dressed in yellow with a plethora of adoring and catering women from around the world on each side of her. Muted images of ships and frigates in the San Francisco Bay appear above the women.

The tray is in very good and completely original condition with absolutely no touch up paint of any kind, and no rust to the surface, which can be quite prevalent as these trays were heavily used under conditions which would expose them to these elements.

Originality and condition are the markers for value, and one has to be careful of unnoted or blatant restoration. I guarantee my items, that I sell, to be as I have stated. I have examined under black light and magnifying loop, and after 40 years of dealing in vintage advertising, lithography, toys, and hand painted items, I am justly qualified to evaluate and detect defects and condition.
This would be a wonderful piece of historical Americana depicted in an advertising item. A rectangular mounting magnetic hanging bar, specially made for beer trays, is affixed to the rear of the tray for easy hanging (see image).

Dimensions: 12″ diameter x 1 1/4″ deep

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	679075

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	12 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	30.48 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.