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"THE OLD GOVERNMENT" / THE PERFECTION OF WHISKY.

ID#: KWS354
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Glass Category:Liquor advertising
Glass Type:Thin-walled shot
Label Type:Usual white-etched label, gold rim
Dimensions:2-1/16" x 1-15/16" x 1-9/16"
Edmonson:HSG, p. 179, entry #5
State:CA
City:San Francisco
Notes:
Wm Wolff & Co. listed from 1888-1910.

Snyder indicates Wm. Wolff Co. registered the "Old Government" brand in 1897, San Francisco. The Wilsons (p. 110) say it was distributed by Rathjen Mercantile Co.

Brand names used by this company include: "Old Government", "Old Government Whiskey", "Royal Garter", "The Knickerbocker", "The Old Government", "Very Old Taylor", and "Very Old VO."

Company name timeline:
Wm Wolff & Co.

Address timeline:
105 Front (1888-1889), 327-329 Market (1890-1901), 216 Mission (1902-1906), 52 Beale (1907-1910)

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This glass is shown for informational purposes only and is not for sale.

We MAY be able to find a glass like this for you, however.

Be warned, these glasses are rare antiques, around 100 years old. Prices typically range from $30 or so on the more common glasses (e.g., a Hayner or a Detrick) to $250+ on desirable picture glasses.

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