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NICE 1900? Indianapolis, IN Crock Jug Old Gibralter Drug House Daniel Stewart Co

$ 36.82

Availability: 83 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Condition: Jug is complete and in fair condition. It has two chips on the spout, one chip on the back left bottom, and a small chip on the left side bottom with a hairline crack coming up and branching to the left and right (to the "I" in Indianapolis. Advertising stamp on the front is strong and clear.

    Description

    FANTASTIC RARE ADVERTISING CROCK JUG FROM "DANIEL STEWART CO. OLD GIBRALTER DRUG HOUSE INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 44 & 46 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET"!  THE DANIEL STEWART COMPANY WAS A WHOLESALE DRUG STORE
    FOUNDED IN 1840 AND WAS LOCATED AT 42-50 SOUTH MERIDIAN.
    IT WAS THE WHOLESALER AND MANUFACTURER OF OLD GIBRALTER BRAND FLUID EXTRACTS!  THEY CARRIED ELIXERS, PERFUMES AND A VARIETY OF PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS (INCLUDING SOME THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED QUACK MEDICINES).   ONE OF THEIR PRODUCTS WAS OLD GIBRALTER WITCH HAZEL JELLY. As shown, this crock has several issues.  It is about 8" tall x 6" in diameter at the base.
    It would still be a GREAT display
    item as a conversation piece in a business such as a drug store, bar or restaurant!  It would also be a NICE GIFT for somebody who enjoys medical advertising collectibles!  All of my items are guaranteed to be as described.  Thanks for bidding and good luck!