March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 38
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA WHISKEY MERCHANT'S ADVERTISING JUG
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$180
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA WHISKEY MERCHANT'S ADVERTISING JUG, Bristol-glazed, designated three-gallon capacity, cobalt stenciled "FILL THIS JUG / AT / RAHILY'S / PETERSBURG, VA." within a decorative frame. First quarter 20th century. 16 1/8" HOA.
Catalogue Note: William John Rahily was born in 1872 to Irish and American parents living in Petersburg, VA. In the 1900 census, Rahily's occupation was listed as a "saloon keeper". By 1910, he was listed as a "liquor dealer" and owning his own establishment. William Rahily died in 1922 and is buried in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Petersburg.
Condition
Having a chip to mouth, shoulder having some scattered flakes and a mostly shallow approximately 2" L chip.
From a Northern Virginia estate.
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