PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA WHISKEY MERCHANT'S ADVERTISING JUG

PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA WHISKEY MERCHANT'S ADVERTISING JUG (image 1/[null])
Pricing & History
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.
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.