Adolf Goldhammer Wines & Liquors Jug c. 1890

Featured in this lot is this original early American advertising stoneware whiskey jug crock from Adolf Goldhammer Wholesale Wines and Liquors. The crock was commissioned by Red Wing Union Stoneware (not marked). Paint or stamp marked on the front, "Adolf Goldhammer Wholesale Wines and Liquors 2633 W. Colfax Ave. Phone Main 7761 - - Denver, Colo." Adolf Goldhammer was born 1845 in Krompachy, Kosicky kraj, Slovakia and immigrated to Denver, Colorado. This piece is from circa 1890. The crock is in good condition with only slight wear. There is a slight hairline crack or glaze craze across the center. Bottom has a chip as shown. Measures 9"T and 5.75" diameter. The collective weight of this stoneware is 3lb 2oz.