Jameson’s Old Irish Whisky Jug. This is a item from the Straus Brothers Company. Around 1879 Leo and brother Eli Straus opened a Liquor Emporium at 203- 205 East Madison St. Chicago. They were Distillers and Importers. The Firm was one of the Most important  Wholesale Liquor Dealers in Chicago. It Handled only the Better Quality of Goods. The Straus Brothers Packaged their Liquor in a Variety of Ways. For Wholesale Customers there Were Large 4 Gallon Jugs. For Consumers, Fancy Ceramic made by the Fulper Pottery of Flemingtom New Jersey were the Recipients. Stiff Competition from other Liquor Dealers Also Occasioned the Firm to Distribute a Variety of Giveaway Items to Favored Customers, Usually Saloons and Restaurants Carrying their Liquor. It was Widely understood that Leo Straus after a few Years in the Liquor Business had amassed a Fortune. After many successful Years, the Company Could not Change the Temperance Tide. With the Advent of National Prohibition, Straus was Forced to Close the Doors of his Liquor Establishment. The Crock has eye catching appeal. In Very Good Condition for a rare item that is from the late 1800’s to early 1900”s, over 100 years old. Whisky Crock is about 8 inches in height. Crazing on the Jug Shows the History/Character, as it is Very Smooth to the touch Throughout. Very Solid Quality Item.