BOWLER BROS LTD, WORCESTER, MA Preprohibition Brewery Aqua Beer Bottle c.1910's

Description: BOWLER BROS LIMITED, WORCESTER, MASS.Bowler Brothers Brewery existed from 1883 until 1918 when it was closed prior to prohibitionAqua glass bottle measures 9.5" tallAround the bottom it says registered, not dated, however, the brewery closed 1918 so it is likely from the 1910's World War 1 era.I don't see or feel large chips or cracks, does have some bubbles. Bottle is very old and was really used. I rinsed it out but some soiling dirt remains inside, as well as expected clouding and scratches. Being sold "as is" as was found. Here is brief history for your reference from a local Worcester talk site. The Bowler Brothers came over from England with a knowledge of brewing but not of selling in America. H.K. Sparrell was a Worcester saloon keeper who joined them in the early 1880's and made their business a financial success. Their best known producer was "Tadcaster Ale". In the mid 1800's brewing was a local business. The brew was poured into a wooden keg and the fill hole was sealed by driving in a wooden bung. The kegs were delivered to local saloons by horse-drawn wagons. Lack of refrigeration and pasteurization caused the beer to go stale in a short time. To get beer for home consumption, you would take a metal can called a "growler" down to the nearest saloon. Picking up a supply for the evening was known as "rushing the growler". The modern process for capping bottles containing carbonated beverages was introduced in 1892. Bowler Brothers immediately adopted the process and as a result, they were able to market their beer throughout New England. They became one of the largest brewing companies in New England. Thee sale of alcoholic beverages was outlawed by the Volstead Act in 1918. The Bowler Brothers closed the doors and went out of business.Item is being sold “as is” as was found. Buy with confidence as I offer 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have questions when item arrives, just let me know. I reserve the right to ship either USPS parcel post or UPS ground whichever is better. If it costs me less to ship than you pay me I will give you the overage via your PayPal account. I do not keep overages. Please view photos as they are considered part of the description. Kindly ask me questions before buying and I will respond to you promptly. This item is pre-owned, not new and not perfect, but just right for the collector who will understand and appreciate its unique value. You will receive the item in the pictures. Your satisfaction is important. Thank you for looking.International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.Shipping & Handling: Shipping costs are what post office charges me with only minor handling included. Packing done carefully. Shipping to the United States and other countries if indicated. Shipping to approved PayPal address. I will gladly try to combine shipping on multiple like items. I ship promptly after you pay promptly. Insurance will be included in the handling charge if the item warrants it, such as fragile, antique or unusual collectible. Your satisfaction is very important. Please pay promptly after close of auction since I do not want to file unpaid claim with eBay. I do and always try to describe items to the best of my knowledge. If it does not say new or mint condition, then it is not new. A vintage item will show some signs of wear. Most of my items are vintage, used, pre-owned, so please view the photos included with the description to be sure you are comfortable with the condition and quality before buying. Many of my items are acquired from estate sales so I do not know the prior owner or history of the items. Please feel free to email me with questions prior to purchasing and I will do my best to answer. Returns accepted within 14 days. I reserve the right to cancel all bids if bidder has excessive negative feedback. I look forward to giving a positive rating to Buyer after a mutually positive experience. I sell on eBay as a fun hobby. My full-time job is managing a large customer service department where we strive to provide quality service to our customers just like you here on eBay. 112024

Price: 23.16 USD

Location: Gastonia, North Carolina

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