Gambrinus Beer Tin and Glass Advertising Sign

A tin and glass advertisement for Gambrinus beer of Cincinnati, well preserved. With chain for hanging purposes. 8.75" ht. x 17" wd.

The brewery began in 1832 as the Jonte and Billiods Brewery owned by Peter Jonte and his cousin Friedrich Billiod. In 1835, Friedrich left and started his own brewery, the Lafayette Brewery and this brewery became the Peter Jonte Brewery. In 1855 Peter Jonte sold the brewery to Christian Boss and David Ray becoming the Boss and Ray Brewery. In 1858 Christian Boss buys the brewery and changes the name to the Christian Boss Brewery. By 1876 the brewery changes its name to the Gambrinus Stock Brewing Company. The brewery is named for the mythical god of beer, Gambrinus and it was the first brewery in Cincinnati to bottle its own beer. As a result of prohibition, the brewery closed its doors in 1919 and never reopened. After the repeal of prohibition, the Vienna Brewing Company opened in the former Gambrinus Stock Brewing Company building in 1933, but by 1940 the brewery closed.
Condition Report: Paint loss and nicks throughout.