Image Lot Price Description

3465
$31,625.00

METTLACH HIRES ROOT BEER SYRUP DISPENSER IN GREEN. Gorgeous green version of this soda fountain syrup dispenser, circa 1900. Hires “Ugly Kid” graphics appear four times around the bowl. Inside of base is marked “Made in Germany for the Charles E. Hires Company” and stamped “Villeroy & Boch Mettlach”. Complete with lid and spigot. One a few examples known. SIZE: 15-1/2″ dia x 18-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good – excellent with visible light syrup coloring to surface; 2 chips on outer rim of lid and several small nibbles to outer rim of bowl. 1-11792 (22,500-25,000)


Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012
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