Item 222
Antique Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Chicago Back Bar Catalog, c.1905
This vintage hardcover catalog offers a rare and comprehensive look into the “Golden Age” of barroom fixtures. Spanning 102 pages, it serves as an essential reference for the diverse range of commercial equipment manufactured by the legendary Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company at the turn of the century.
The catalog features detailed illustrations and specifications for a vast array of saloon and tavern appointments, including:
Exquisitely Carved Back Bars & Mirror-Framed Commercial Bars
Specialized Refrigeration: Beer coolers, wine and lunch coolers, and novelty pump boxes.
Counter & Partition Fixtures: Cigar counters, bar screens, front partitions, and flap/summer doors.
Furniture & Brasswork: Booths, settees, tables, sideboards, work boards, and a full line of brass fittings and foot rails.
This antique volume is a significant piece of breweriana and billiard-related ephemera, capturing the craftsmanship and aesthetic of the early 1900s. Please note that several pages contain original pencil notations, adding to its unique historical character.
Specifications:
Size: 8″ x 5 1/2″
Format: Hardcover, 102 pages
Please call for more information on this rare historical catalog. Sold.
