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O! SO GOOD (arched) / (shield outline containing a monogram: JR&Co) / (next two lines reverse arched:) RIEGER'S WHISKEY / J. RIEGER & CO. KANSAS CITY, MO.

ID#: PGG197
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Glass Category:Liquor advertising
Glass Type:Thin-walled shot
Label Type:Usual white-etched label, gold rim
Dimensions:2-3/16" x 1-7/8" x 1-3/8"
Edmonson:Not listed
State:MO
City:Kansas City
Notes:
Jacob Rieger & Co. listed from 1899-1918.

This is a relatively uncommon variant of a common glass. Note that the "J" of the monogram is solid rather than outline and the angularity of the ampersand on the bottom line.

An letter dated 1914 shows Alexander Rieger as the sole owner of J. Rieger & Co. They claimed to be the "largest mail-order whiskey house in the United States".

Brand names used by this company include: "Canadian Process", "O - So - Good", "Prairie King", "Rieger's Atlantic", "Rieger's Monogram", "Rieger's Monogram 1875 Brand", "Rieger's Monogram 1888 Brand", "Rieger's Monogram 1890 Brand", "Rieger's White", "Rieger's White Corn", "Rieger's Yellow Corn", "Shady Brook", and "Tiger's Head."

Company name timeline:
Jacob Rieger & Co. (1899-1917), Alex Rieger Mercantile Co. (1918)

Address timeline:
1527-1529 Genesee

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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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