Lovely late 1800s Match safe with advertising for Adam Sheidt Brewing Co from Norristown, PA Measures approx 3’’ x 1 1/2’’ Nice ornate design & patina. The Adam Scheidt Brewing Company was founded in the late 1870s & was incorporated in 1884. After Prohibition, the brewery thrived, brewing Valley Forge Beer, Ram’s Head Ale, & Prior Beer. The brewery’s name was changed to the Valley Forge Brewing Company in 1963 & , five years later, it was sold to Philadelphia’s largest brewer at the time, C. Schmidt & Sons. It continued to operate as a branch of Schmidt’s until 1975, when the facility was closed. Schmidt’s continued to brew the Valley Forge & Ram’s Head brands until the early 1980s, when Schmidt’s itself finally ceased operations. Age, patina wear etc. Perfect for breweriana collectors! RE PURPOSE / REUSE / UP CYCLE / LOVE / VINTAGE LIFE :) We just Love to pick for Unique Antiques & have curated a whole Etsy shop filled with for you to enjoy below! https://www.etsy.com/shop/lloydstreasures Antique Match Safe Advertising Vesta Case Adam Scheidt Brewing Co. Norristown Pa. Safe, Breweriana Distillery Collectible Pennsylvania
