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MAZEPPA (fancy text arched above the etched image of a horse jumping over a fallen tree trunk. Lying on the back of the horse in a supine position is a naked female, a rope or strap tethering her chest and arms to the horse's abdomen.) / BOURBON (an etched flower and leafy branches appear below the line) / HILDEBRANDT, POSNER & CO. (reverse arched)

ID#: RRP5705
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Glass Category:Liquor advertising
Glass Type:Thin-walled shot
Label Type:Acid-etched
Dimensions:2-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/2"
Edmonson:Not listed
State:CA
City:San Francisco
Notes:
Hildebrandt, Posner & Co. listed from 1884-1919.

This is clearly the handiwork of George Truog of the Maryland Glass Etching Works, Cumberland, MD.

Successors to Pestner & Hildebrandt (1877-1882).

The "Blue Grass" brand was owned by E. J. Curley of Camp Nelson, KY: Hildebrandt, Posner & Co. were west-coast agents. Company letterheads claim ownership of the Rock Island Distilling Co. of Covington, KY.

Brand names used by this company include: "Cameron Gin", "Cedar Valley", "J H Miles", "Mazeppa", "O.B.G.", "Old Blue Grass", "Old Club House", "Sherman Rye", and "Silver Crown."

Company name timeline:
Hildebrandt, Posner & Co. (1884-1906), Hildebrandt, Posner & Co. Inc. (1907-1919)

Address timeline:
411 Battery (1884-1891), 610-612 Front (1892-1903), 118 Market (1904-1906), 26-30 California (1907-1913), 52-54 Main (1914-1919)

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We MAY be able to find a glass like this for you, however.

Be warned, these glasses are rare antiques, around 100 years old. Prices typically range from $30 or so on the more common glasses (e.g., a Hayner or a Detrick) to $250+ on desirable picture glasses.

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