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Up for sale/sale is a rare vintage pre-Prohibition Up for sale/sale is a rare vintage pre-Prohibition advertising corkscrew manufactured by the legendary C.T. Williamson Wire Novelty Co. of Newark, New Jersey, featuring promotional branding for Adloff & Hauerwaas of Los Angeles, California.
Historical Background:
* The Manufacturer (C.T. Williamson Co.): Founded in Newark, NJ, in 1876, the C.T. Williamson Company became a prominent American manufacturer of patented wire novelties, barware, corkscrews, and promotional advertising tools. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, they supplied high-quality hardware for businesses across North America at the turn of the 20th century.
* The Advertiser (Adloff & Hauerwaas): Operating out of downtown Los Angeles from approximately 1890 to 1910, Adloff & Hauerwaas were prominent beverage bottlers and the sole local agents for major pre-Prohibition breweries like Jos. Schlitz and John Wieland.
Combined, this piece represents a fantastic crossover collectible for fans of turn-of-the-century hardware, vintage barware, California breweriana, and early Los Angeles history.
Condition:
* Wooden handle shows age-appropriate patina, minor wear, and surface marks consistent with a turn-of-the-century tool.
* Stamped/printed text remains legible ("ADLOFF & HAUERWAAS, LOS ANGELES, CAL." and manufacturer details).
* Metal pick shaft is intact with normal vintage oxidation.
* Please review all high-resolution photos closely for exact condition details.
A wonderful addition to any antique advertising, barware, or regional collection! Shipped securely via USPS Ground Advantage.
advertising ice pick manufactured by the legendary C.T. Williamson Wire Novelty Co. of Newark, New Jersey, featuring promotional branding for Adloff & Hauerwaas of Los Angeles, California.
Historical Background:
* The Manufacturer (C.T. Williamson Co.): Founded in Newark, NJ, in 1876, the C.T. Williamson Company became a prominent American manufacturer of patented wire novelties, barware, corkscrews, and promotional advertising tools. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, they supplied high-quality hardware for businesses across North America at the turn of the 20th century.
* The Advertiser (Adloff & Hauerwaas): Operating out of downtown Los Angeles from approximately 1890 to 1910, Adloff & Hauerwaas were prominent beverage bottlers and the sole local agents for major pre-Prohibition breweries like Jos. Schlitz and John Wieland.
Combined, this piece represents a fantastic crossover collectible for fans of turn-of-the-century hardware, vintage barware, California breweriana, and early Los Angeles history.
Condition:
* Wooden handle shows age-appropriate patina, minor wear, and surface marks consistent with a turn-of-the-century tool.
* Stamped/printed text remains legible ("ADLOFF & HAUERWAAS, LOS ANGELES, CAL." and manufacturer details).
* Metal pick shaft is intact with normal vintage oxidation.
* Please review all high-resolution photos closely for exact condition details.
A wonderful addition to any antique advertising, barware, or regional collection!
