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Rare Antique Magnus Root Beer Advertising Barrel Fountain Dispenser Keg Tap

$3,500List Price

About the Item

"Rare Magnus Root Beer Co. ""It's fine in the stein"" barrel fountain dispenser or kegerator. Manufactured by the Magnus Fruit Products Co of San Franciso California. Measure: 36". Prior to prohibition the family was in the spirits business. With prohibition they started making root beer rather then whiskey. Magnus’ story begins all the way back in the young, war-torn America of the middle nineteenth century. In the midst of the Civil War in 1864, young Magnus received news that his father had been killed in battle. With three younger siblings to take care of, he matured quickly and took on the responsibility of caring for his siblings. His late father had been a merchant, and Magnus took after him to become a savvy businessman. He soon discovered a niche market for wholesale liquors, and by the time he was twenty-six he had painstakingly built up a liquor empire based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Magnus prided himself not only on the quality and age of his spirits, but on intelligent and honorable business methods. Excellent whiskey, he recognized, was more than simply a pleasant experience for the drinker – it was a means of promoting good conversation, close fellowship, and “the interchange of kindly deeds and pleasant thoughts.” The drinkers of Murray Hill Club Whiskey were, in accordance with Joseph’s vision, people of discriminating taste and mature judgement. Joseph actively introduced his whiskey into the leading bars, hotels, cafes, and groceries of his day. Local newspapers were peppered with advertisements for this new whiskey, which quickly earned great acclaim. He encouraged readers to sample just a taste, for “give this whiskey a trial once, and you’ll take no other brand.” In 1918, the imminent arrival of National Prohibition caused Magnus to pause his whiskey production and sales. For the remainder of his life, Magnus enjoyed but did not produce fine spirits. His four children grew up and started families of their own, and the story of their father’s success began to fade into legend."

Dimensions:
Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)
Style:
Rustic (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood,Metal
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, fading, rust, pitting, dents, not tested, may be missing parts.
Seller Location:
Dayton, OH
Reference Number:
Seller: 321931stDibs: LU5343225920552

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