Piels Beer Barrel Elf Gnomes NY Collectable Metal Bar Swizzle Stirrer Coaster Napkin Holder Breweriana Americana

Piels Beer Barrel Elf Gnomes NY Collectable Metal Bar Swizzle Stirrer Coaster Napkin Holder Breweriana Americana.An Original Hard to find example in Great Condition with Near Perfect Paint !! These Guys are Ready to Party and wont release their hold on the Barrel
it's heavy, over 4 lbs.Base measures 6.5" x 5" - overall length and width of piece is about 9" x 5.5 inches at widest points. Stands about 6.25 inches high.the back with the words " PIELS BROS. NEW YORK "The original ad icons for Piels were gnomes; the famous neon Piels sign featured a gnome bowling a strike. They were replaced in 1955 by two comic characters, Bert and Harry, voiced in commercials by radio personalities Bob and Ray.Piels was founded by the german Piel brothers, Gottfried, Wilhelm and Michael in 1883. They started by buying the existing Landser Brewery and and steadily expanded. A significant german population had emigrated to East New York, and Piels and Trommers not only experienced success but survived Prohibition. Although Piels was eventually sold in 40 states, it retained its focus as a local brewer.