Description: This auction is for an older decorative metal plate featuring a young lady or womanUnderside marked:ANHEUSER-BUSCH'S (emblem of A with eagle) Malt-Nutrine ST. LOUIS PATENTED FEB. 21st 1905 Very interesting history behind this product:Anheuser-Busch’s Malt-Nutrine was a low-alcohol form of beer, considered a “tonic”, “malt extract” or “liquid bread” with its main ingredients of barley, malt and hops. It was produced from 1895 to 1942 by Anheuser-Busch based in St. Louis, Mo. The drink was in a short amber bottle and had less than 1.9% alcohol. It was promoted as a health benefit for nursing mothers, and for people with insomnia or who were ill. It was distributed through drug stores and grocery stores, and served at health resorts.According to Anheuser-Busch, “Malt-Nutrine was highly esteemed by the medical profession and its popularity resulted mainly from the fact that doctors prescribed it for patients in need of building up their health, such as new mothers, convalescents, the anemic and aged.”Malt-Nutrine’s formula was forced to change during the national Prohibition from 1920 to 1933. Anheuser-Busch reduced the alcohol content to less than half of one percent in Malt-Nutrine, and it affected the taste of the drink. This new taste of Malt-Nutrine was not popular and caused sales to decline. Ultimately, the beverage was discontinued in 1942. However, many of the Breweriana advertising collectibles from this unique beverage still exist today. Moderate to heavy signs of wear, handling and storageActually fairly good shape for being over 100 years oldScuffs, rubs, scratches and chipping to both sides - see images - neck and shoulder areas of lady are chipped and wornSurface rust and wear to undersideRaised areas show rubs and scratches This plate measures roughly 10 inches acrossIt weighs 10.9 ounces - prior to packaging Please email with any questions or concerns prior to bidding.THIS AUCTION IS SOLD AS IS BUYER PAYS SHIPPING. I will combine and discount shipping for multiple purchases whenever possible. Please email with further questions. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying.
Price: 89.07 USD
Location: Shawmut, Montana
End Time: 2024-09-25T13:58:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Anheuser-Busch
