ESTATE FRESH!
RARE AS THEY COME!
AL CAPONE OWNED
WOODEN CRATE!
SIGNIFICANT PIECE OF
CHICAGO PROHIBITION
AND MAFIA HISTORY!
In the late 20's Mob Boss John
Torrio bought the Malt-Maid
Brewery and then passed the
control of the brewery onto
Al Capone. Al Capone changed
the name to the Manhattan Brewing
Co. Under Capone, it became the
largest brewery in Chicago. This
crate is dated between the 1920's
to the mid 30's.
AL CAPONE OWNED!
This is from an estate of an avid
Mafia/gangster collector. This
crate comes with a description
of how the previous owner came
into possession of the crate (last
image is the description). This
is included in the auction.
Crate measures: 18 1/4" x 12" x 9.5".
It is a 24-12 ounce size beer crate.
The 18 1/4" sides are stamped in black:
PRODUCT OF
MANHATTAN BREWING CO.
CHICAGO 9, ILLINOIS
The 12" sides are stamped in black:
MALT BEVERAGES
BREWED AND BOTTLED BY
MANHATTAN BREWING CO.
CHICAGO 9, ILL
24-12 OZ. BOTTLES
Does not have a lid.
AL CAPONE OWNED!
Also included is a used Manhattan
Brewing Co cardboard drink coaster.
Coaster measures: 4.25" x 4.25".
Circa 1940's.
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