Collectible: Anheuser-Busch / Budweiser Stein
“Limited Edition IV” CS75
(History of Brewing Series) 1988
Description: ANHEUSER BUSCH BUDWEISER CS75 “Limited Edition IV” STEIN 1988 Fourth in a series of five. RARE Limited Edition from the “History of Brewing Series” with original box.
(Production mark #08778 on bottom, indicating a very early production item.)
This is a RARE limited edition series with only 200,000 manufactured! (this stein #08778 production number making this a very early production item).
A tradition of quality from Anheuser/Busch, Inc. continues with this Budweiser Limited Edition IV ceramic stein. The traditions of taverns and public houses are featured on this stein with two scenes common to the colorful past of these institutions. Each scene is depicted in detailed relief and vivid color creating a stein of exceptional handcrafted quality.
TAVERN SCENE
The traditions established over the centuries in English taverns were brought over to the new world with the colonial settlers. One of these traditions was that tavern signs often used symbols to depict the establishment’s name, such as “The Cock and Bull” or “Boar’s Head”. Signs also carried messages like the one inscribed, “I’ve trusted many to my sorrow. Pay today, I’ll trust tomorrow”. Taverns served many purposes in colonial America. Ironically they were used as the congregation’s meeting place before a community church was erected. Because of this, most taverns were located close to the church. Taverns also served as hospitals, court rooms, post offices, barracks, auction sites, libraries and banks.
PUBLIC HOUSE SCENE
Many famous events occurred in taverns. Francis Scott Key composed the final verses of the “Star Spangled Banner” in a Baltimore tavern. Thomas Jefferson penned the first draft of the declaration of independence in the Indian Queen Tavern in Philadelphia. However, taverns are best remembered for their part in kindling America’s love for beer. Taverns brewed their own beers. Brewing was a job of the women of the tavern, the alewife. Unlike today’s beers, the quality of tavern brews varied considerably from oe public house to another. It was in the year 1876 that beers such as Budweiser began appearing in taverns, at last providing a consistent, high-quality drink. Today your favorite tavern continues the traditions of its forbearers. The entertainment is lively, the good conversation and camaraderie still exists and you can order your favorite food and beer. Anheuser/Busch proudly created this Budweiser Limited Edition IV stein, each individually numbered to ensure its specialness. For those who are building a collection of Anheuser/Busch’s one-of-a-kind ceramic beer steins, this “Limited Edition IV” will be a worthy addition.
This stein comes with its original box in mint condition.
Condition: Excellent—NEW unused No chips, abrasions, or discoloration. Perfectly preserved private collection item. Comes in original box, also in excellent mint condition .
Measurements: 9-1/2” height; (See photo with ruler); embossed pewter lid
Brand: Budweiser
Manufacturer: Ceramarte (Brazil)
Series: Limited Edition - History of Brewing Series CS75 “Limited Edition IV” with embossed pewter lid
Edition Limit: 200,000 (this stein #08778 production number as shown on bottom)
Material: Ceramic Stoneware
Weight: 2 lbs. 5 oz.
Color: multi color
Issue Year: 1988
File Inventory: #44
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