WE SHIP!! The AEAA is exceptionally pleased to present this lot that represents a Original heavy rolled tin lithograph beer tray with a gorgeous brown haired girl and brilliant red and gold trim, from the Meek Co. of Coshocton, Ohio. This tray was copyright in 1907 by Meek Co. & the gorgeous brown haired maiden was from an original portrait by & signed B.Geyer. Our chromo-lithograph is of the very highest quality, which is to be expected from the outstanding craftsmen employed by Meek Co. this premier maker of tin lithographed advertising items. The weight is 8 oz., measuring 9.5 x 9.5 x .75 inches deep, and is in VG condition, with some back wear. This heirloom is from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford, noted dealers and lifelong collectors of valuable antiques. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.Since the late 19th century, beer trays featuring company advertisements have been produced for both home and public use. The earliest printed beer trays were created by the Tuscarora Advertising Company of Coshocton, Ohio, around 1895. Breweries could either commission a unique design or use one of Tuscarora’s stock images tailored to include their logo, bottle design, and other specific details. In direct competition with Tuscarora was the Standard Advertising Company, also of Coshocton, which quickly began printing its own lithographed tin trays. The Meek Co. soon followed in the same city, pushing hard for the premium to buyers advertising market. Both of these manufacturers identified their work with their name and a copyright date along the tray's lower rim. These vintage Art Tray Brewery serving trays were generally made between the years 1900 and 1925. These were used in pubs and also sold as a premium to customers, and carried names such as Royal Saxony, Royal Vienna.

XA-MC31 - very good with some back wear