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C. 1940-1970 Beer Trays From Various Companies (4)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
C. 1940-1970 Beer Trays From Various Companies (4)
Featured in this lot is a collection of four beer trays from various companies such as Blatz, Olympia, Schlitz and Walters circa 1940-1970s. The first tray is from Olympia Beer and shows a soft yellow color has a Greek lady sitting on the bottle, holding a glass of beer. The text reads, "Olympia Beer: Compliments of Capital Brewing Co. Olympia. Wash." Around the outer rim of the tray is "Olympia Brewing Co." and a pattern of hops. The second tray in this set is from Walters beer. The tray shows a red, white and black color scheme with the rim and interior edges being red. On the interior edges in white lettering it reads, "It's lighter...Smoother!". In the base of the tray it shows a white background with "Walters" in red lettering. Above that in black lettering it reads, "Serving The FINEST... A Premium Beer". Below "Walters" it shows a black, white and grey colored mountain scene with "Mountain High In Quality" in red lettering. On the very bottom in black lettering it reads, "The Walter Brewing Company, Pueblo, Colorado - Since 1889". The exterior edges show a base white color reading, "Serving The FINEST / Walter's... It's Lighter... Smoother! / Premium Beer" around the entire beer tray. The third tray in this collection is from Schlitz. The tray shows a gold and black color scheme throughout. The rim and interior sides of the tray show a gold color with the interior sides of the tray reading, "Thank You". The base of the tray shows a black background with a glass bottle of Schlitz beer set in the center. The beer bottle shows contents inside and a beige and brown label reading, "Schlitz / The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous". On either side of the beer bottle it reads, "For Great Occasions". in gold lettering. On the outside edges of the tray it shows a black background and in orange and beige lettering it reads, "Schlitz". The very bottom of the tray shows a picture of a globe with lettering within a belt around the globe reading, "Trademark Pure Schlitz". The final tray in this collection is from Blatz Brewing. It shows a blue and light gold color scheme. The rim shows a light gold color with the interior being blue. On the interior sides it reads, "Established 1851 / Blatz Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wis." in white lettering. In the base of the tray it reads, "Blatz Milwaukee's First bottled Beer" in white lettering. On the outside in white lettering it reads, "Blatz Milwaukee Beer". All the trays show good condition with slight scuffs and scratches from use over the years but no obvious signs of damage. The trays measure 13 1/4" in diameter and 1 11/16" height.