The Ken Schwartz Shot-glass Collection

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P.Q. / WHISKEY / JOS. P. SPANG / BOSTON, MASS. Above label is a picture of two outwardly-facing men with wooden staffs, both leaning on each side of a crown-topped pedestal. On pedestal is a tsp belt with the words: . PURITY . QUALITY . . At center is tsp monogram: JSP. At the base of the pedestal are the words: SEMPER IDEM
		ID#: KWS741



	Glass Category:	Liquor advertising
	Glass Type:	Thin-walled shot
	Label Type:	Usual white-etched label
	Dimensions:	*2-3/16" x 2" x 1-9/16"
	Edmonson:	HSG, p. 152, entry #8
	State:	MA
	City:	Boston


	Notes:
	Joseph Spang & Co. listed from 1892-1918. Glass measurements have not been confirmed. Listed 1892-1918 (OASG). Spang was also linked to The Revere Distilling Co. from at least 1911. Brand names used by this company include:* "589", "Bay State", "Deep Water Spring", "Dr. Seymour's Malt", "Feldt", "Grant 63", "Jaunting Car", "Old Minden", "Old Schedule", "Ould Andy Scotch", "P. Q.", "Queen Wilhelmina", "Revere", "Spang's P. Q.", "Spang's Pure Food", and "Tea Party." Company name timeline: Joseph Spang & Co. Address timeline: 1981-1985 Washington Find out more about Joseph Spang & Co.







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