Lot 0327

Spirits Barrel. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1953.

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Spirits Barrel. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1953.

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Spirits Barrel. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1953. A stainless steel barrel is shown empty, capped with paper, and set on a mahogany stand. One end is pierced with a spigot. Then, a number of differently-flavored beverages are poured from the barrel. Barrel 9" long. All parts included, comprising funnel, spigot, velvet cup, stand, and barrel, manufacturer's mailing tube and illustrated instructions. Very good. Uncommon.