WE SHIP! The AEAA is very proud to present this Prime antique ca. 1907 Meek Co. Louise heavy tin portrait beer tray with a rich blue gilt leaf border. It features a gorgeous maiden with hair roses, and any original chromo-lithograph of this very highest quality, would be expected from the outstanding craftsmen employed by this premier maker of tin lithographed advertising items. The weight is 8 oz., measuring 9.5 x 9.5 x .75 inched deep, and is in excellent condition with minor 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- MC30 - excellent condition with minor wear