Pre-Prohibition
pre-prohibition — pre-owned
Browse 1,495 pre-prohibition — pre-owned on eBay — listings updated every few minutes. All items are pre-owned and sold by eBay sellers directly.

1915 Buffalo Brewing Co. Tray Panama Pacific International Exposition! Minty
This is a wonderful example of the iconic large size Buffalo Brewing Co. beer tray from the 1915 Panama Pacific international Exposition.

Pre-Prohibition RyValley Whisky S Netter Philadelphia Glass
Small flea bite see Picture

Antique 1910s Bartels Brewing Co Checks People Union Savings Bank Preprohibition
In good condition. Sheet of 4 obsolete unused checks. Minor discoloration along edges. Some creasing at corners, and slight separation in small areas of the perforations. Measures 15" tall and 9" wide.

THE JAMES HANLEY BREWING COMPANY (RI) NINE HORSE TEAM ADVERTISING PHOTO 1896
Before the Budweiser Clydesdales were even a thought for August Busch, Hanley had developed prize teams of horses. His most famous team was “the Big Nine,” shown here in the photo, a synchronized team of three by three by three roan Belgian horses, ranging in height from 17 to 19 hands.

Scarce Pre Prohibition Lemp's Special Brew Lidded Beer Stein Lemp St Louis MO
A scarce early antique pre prohibition era lidded beer mug or stein. This early stoneware stein is advertising Lemp's Special Brew. The lid shows the Lemp shield logo. Nice looking early mug with lots of detail.

Rare Original 1888 Harry Johnson Bartenders Manual Book Guide Illustrations READ
Rare 1888 Harry Johnsons Bartender's Guide. Appears complete minus the cover. Has plenty of super cool illustrations. Buy it now, as this may be your only opportunity to acquire one of these rare originals in the foreseeable future, if ever again!

1897 CDV Photo Louis Graf Saloon Fred Bauernschmidt Beer Sign Baltimore MD Old
A wonderful early original antique occupational CDV cabinet photo. This photo shows Louis Graf Saloon and a large Fred Bauernschmidt Beer sign hanging on the facade. Fred Bauernschmidt Brewery of Baltimore Maryland MD.

East Buffalo Brewing Company Watch Fob Beer Pre Prohibition New York
East Buffalo Brewing Company Watch Fob Beer Pre Prohibition New York

1896 Paul Jones Whiskey Letter - Louisville KY - Known For Four Roses Bourbon
Office Of Paul Jones & Co. - Distillers & Dealers In Fine Bourbon And Rye Whiskies. January 13, 1896 Antique Whiskey Letter & Envelope -Kentucky Whiskey History - Pre Prohibition - 130 Years Ago. Contents: whiskey orders.

ANTIQUE BEER SIGN ADVERTISING RUFF BREWING CO. QUINCY ILLINOIS PRE PROHIBITION
Antique vintage advertising beer sign. Ruff Brewing Co., Quincy, Illinois. 14" at the diagonal. Beautiful woman lithograph on front. Excellent condition. Light wear, but very nice condition....the woman looks nice without any blemishes. Hard to find sign in any condition. Over 100 years old with wear from use and age. Dated 1909. Two holes where a wire must have been attached for hanging. Sold as is. Paypal.

CA 1900 SALT’S BURTON ALES BURTON-ON-TRENT UK MINTON CHINA MATCHHOLDER / STRIKE
CIRCA 1900 RARE SALT’S BURTON ALES / PALE ALE IN BOTTLE SALT’S BREWERY BURTON-ON-TRENT ENGLAND BREWERY ADVERTISING CHINA MATCHHOLDER/MATCH STRIKE. 2 1/2” HIGH x 3 1/4” WIDE. BACKSTAMPED MINTON CHINA ENGLAND THE PROPERTY OF T. SALT CO LTD BURTON-ON-TRENT.

1890-1900s OLD GOVERNOR Whiskey A. GRAF Saloon BACK BAR Bottle w/ENAMEL Letters
These were widely seen lining the back bar in your higher end saloons of the late 1890s early 1900s. Would make a fantastic addition to any saloon or pre-prohibition collection !

PHILLIP BEST EMPIRE BREWERY MILWAUKEE PABST BREWING PREPRO LAGER BEER TOKEN 1863
The Phillip Best Empire Brewing Co was founded in Milwaukee in 1844 by Phillip Best and is the direct predecessor or the Pabst Brewing Co.

1898 Pabst Antique Magazine Print Ad Pre-Prohibition /Pre 1910 Pabst Beer Bottle
You are examining a 1890’s advertisement from McClurg‘s magazine 1898. This time is known for being pre-prohibition. The Brewery advertised their product as being a tonic so as to not upset the Temperance Movement. It is rare to have an opportunity to buy the framed advertisement and the actual hand finished brewery bottle. This set would make a great addition to your bar. The bottle is made pre-automatic bottle machine, so it has a hand finish applied top. Thank you for looking at this antique brewery set. Please check out my other listings.

Antique ELEANOR CHINA Austria Chocolate Pot Pitcher Blue Gold 10"
You save $2.30

Antique 1890s Wyeth Liquid Malt Extract Beer Medicine Bottles Amber Apothecary
Step back into theVictorian apothecary era with thisauthentic pair of Wyeth’s Liquid Malt Extract bottles dating to thelate 1800s. Antique 1890s Wyeth’s Liquid Malt Extract Bottle Lot – Philadelphia, PA.

Pre Prohibition Narragansett Beer Wood Handled Corkscrew Providence RI Brewing
An early pre prohibition beer brewery advertising wood handle corkscrew. This piece is advertising Narragansett Beer. From The Narragansett Brewing Co. of Providence Rhode Island. The corkscrew measures 5-1/2" x 3-3/4". Good overall condition as shown nice and clean with some light wear from age and use. Marked as made by: Walkers. Nice early beer advertising corkscrew for your collection. This will be a Buy-It-Now offering with FREE shipping within the Continental US. Feel free to ask any questions you may have before purchasing. Thanks For Viewing!! Pre Pro Beer Ale Brewery

Pre-Prohibition "Compliments Of" Buffalo Brewing Etched Glass
Buffalo etched shell beer glass. Tiny "flea bite" on the edge. Nice clean etch.

Antique 1900 Anheuser Busch Nickel Silver Pocketknife Knife W/ Corkscrew
Very neat old pocketknife dated 1900. Size is shown in the photos. This shows overall signs of age/use. The Stanhope is missing. Please review all photos closely for condition as they are considered part of the description. Feel free to contact me with any questions and take a peek at my other listings. All of my items are sold as is with no returns so please contact me prior to bidding if you have any hesitations. Tax is charged when applicable. Thank you. Inventory #22

Antique Late 1800s Photo V. Loewer's Brewery New York City Employees RARE
The product is an antique photograph taken beyween 1890 and 1895 featuring the workers at Valentine Loewer's brewery in Manhattan, New York City. Some are holding a mug of beer. Some are smoking cigars. Nice kegs or barrels. Brewery signs. Everything you would want in a photo of this type. On the back someone has identified two brothers in the photo. It is on heavy stock paper (like a light cardboard). It does have some corner damage. One corner taped and a bit of another corner chipped off. It's large, measuring 14.25 x 11 inches. Don't miss out on this fantastic New York brewery history.

PRE-PRO HAUCK'S BEER FLY SWATTER WOOD HANDLE METAL SWATTER P. HAUCK HARRISON NJ
HAUCK'S BEERS FLY SWATTER. FLY SWATTER. PETER HAUCK BREWERY - BREWING CO. SEE ALSO HARRISON BREWING CO. PETER DOELGER BEER, JOHN HAUCK BREWING CO, RED TOP BEER, CINCINNATI OH. HARRISON NJ - NEW JERSEY.

Atlas Prager Beer, Chicago illinois “Best Beer in Town" 1941 Beer Bottle Opener
The slogan on the piece appears to be“Best Beer in Town,” which matches ATLAS PRAGER advertising pieces. The label is worn, but the red oval layout and slogan line up with ATLAS PRAGER breweriana. Surface rust, paint loss, dark spotting, and back wear are present, giving it an honest found advertising piece feel with a working pinback for display.

Early 1900s? Free KY Whiskey Coupon ~ R.B. Grainger Distilling Co. - Pre Pro??
Early 1900s Antique Whiskey Coupon - "Special Certificate" - Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana. Certificate to redeem for "one full quart of whiskey free".

Prepro Color Letterhead Schoenhofen Edelweiss Beer Chicago Havana Illinois C1910
And is from beer dealer Wm Barry of Havana Illinois.

1910 Reading Brewing Company Reading PA Brewery Billhead Order Form BH2-38
Not folded. Slight wrinkle on bottom left corner.BH2-38. I actively listed till around 2013. Last sale was in 2021.

Antique Columnar Brass & Copper Beer Tap - 6 Taps Gorgeous For Restoration
This amazing antique brass & copper bar service beer tap is in beautiful condition and features space for 6 taps. Included are various flanges as well as 3 of the original brass taps. This is just begging for restoration and would look stunning set atop a beautiful bar. Properly polished and cleaned, it will positively gleam. No dents, no major scratching (if any), beautiful condition ready to be re-plumbed and put back into service. Measures 15” h, 11.5” dia at the crown, and 7.5” dia at the base.

Late 1800's Sachs Pruden Agaric Tonic Trade Card Chas Kaier Beer Mahanoy City PA
It's in great condition for its age.

Original Pre-Prohibition Beer Label. Silver Spray Great Falls Montana
Original Pre-Prohibition 5"×3 1/2" Beer Label, Silver Spray, Montana Brewing Co., Great Falls, Montana. Show only slight aging but otherwise excellent condition. These came from the family of a man who worked at the brewery and were stored in an old "Union Leader" lunch box style tobacco Tin.

1916- Anheuser Busch 1st POST PROHIBITION CRATE American Breweriana Collectable
This is a very old prohibition Anheuser Bush carrying case we wouldn’t handles on the side the writing is pretty clear, but it’s very primitive inside is very old.

German American Brewing Co Maltosia Tin Tip Tray Buffalo NY Pre-Prohibition
The German American Brewing Co Maltosia Tin Tip Tray from Buffalo, NY.5" across. Great for collectors of breweriana. This early tray features the branding of the German American Brewing Co with a large heart in the center. From the pre-Prohibition era. Made in the United States

CHRISTIAN MOBERLEIN BREWING CO., CINCINNATTI - Beer Bottle w/Original Stopper
The product is a vintage beer bottle from Christian Moberlein Brewing Co. in Cincinnati, dating back to the pre-Prohibition era. It comes with its original stopper, adding to the collectible aspect of the item. This piece of breweriana would appeal to collectors interested in beer memorabilia from a bygone time, making it a unique and historical addition to any collection.

Pre-Prohibition Royal Pilsener Beer Royal Brewing Weston Missouri Mug Kansas Cty
The Antique Pre-Prohibition Celebrated Royal Pilsener Beer made by Royal Brewing Co. Crack around handle as well as a hair line crack around rim, see photos. I'm able to lift the mug but I wouldn't consider using it, not sure how deep crack goes.
You save $8.15

1899 Louisville KY Whiskey Letter ~ Trost Brothers, Dealers & Distillers
Trost Brothers - Distillers And Wholesale Liquor Dealers - Louisville KY. 11/25/1899 Antique Whiskey Letter - Kentucky Whiskey History - Pre Prohibition.

Pabst Brewing Co Ash Tray Salesman Sample Old Vintage Pabst Brewing Co Rare
The product is a rare vintage salesmanship sample ash tray featuring the Pabst Brewing Co logo. This collectible item falls under the theme of Breweriana, specifically from the pre-Prohibition era. Perfect for beer enthusiasts or collectors of vintage brewery memorabilia, this unique piece offers a glimpse into the history of Pabst Brewing Co. Looks 40s 50s .

c.1910 Hasterlik Bros. Chicago Pre-pro prohibition liquor letter advertising
Great lot of 5 pieces relating to Hasterlik Bros. Dating right around 1910, lot includes a letterhead, a billhead, a handout for Jamaica, rum, an invoice with an image of the factory, and a green and red billhead.

M Buob Beer Glass golden Crown Beer Janesville Wi Old Early Light Etched Glass
The M Buob Beer Glass with a golden crown design from Janesville, WI is a rare and collectible piece of breweriana dating back to the pre-Prohibition era. This etched glass item holds historical significance as it represents a time when beer was still legal and being produced in small establishments. Perfect for collectors interested in beer memorabilia and vintage glassware, this piece offers a glimpse into the past and the unique craftsmanship of that time period. The etching is lightly etched in this glass but clearly on there. Display w a black background or light to pop the logo . Very hard glass to get . See pics to judge condition .

Van Nostrand P.B. STOCK ALE Pre-Prohibition Bottle, Rutland, VT RARE
Brewed by Bunker Hill Breweries and. distributed by J.E. Lanahan Rutland, VT. Missing portion is the most notable blemish as the rest of the label is quite strong.

1907 Vtg Antique Falstaff Lemp Charger Tin Sign Pre Prohibition Brewery St Louis
Constructed of heavy tin. May be more or less depending upon your zip. I can give an exact quote with your zip or at checkout.

1891 UNION BREWING CO DENVER COLORADO STAMPED ENVELOPE FP183
We are a family operation.

Antique American Brewing Co Detroit Mich Pre-Prohibition Beer Bottle
Antique embossed beer bottle from American Brewing Co., Detroit, Michigan. Clear aqua/green glass with eagle and shield logo. Marked “REGISTERED” near the base and mold number on bottom. Machine-made, dating to the pre-Prohibition era, likely circa 1910s. Approx. 9–10 inches tall. Bottle shows typical age-related wear, scuffing, and interior haze from use and storage. No major cracks seen. Nice embossed Detroit brewery collectible with great display appeal. Sold as pictured. Great for bottle collectors, breweriana, and pre-Prohibition memorabilia.