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Lot 48:
Description
A substantial collection of beverage coasters, also known as beer mats, predominantly crafted from absorbent pulpboard or cardboard. The collection comprises a large quantity stored loosely in a plain cardboard box, with many additional examples displayed. It presents a diverse range of vintage and modern designs, advertising numerous brands and products primarily related to alcoholic beverages. Prominently visible brands include Kronenbourg Lager, John Smith’s Yorkshire Bitter, Ushers Ales, Strongbow Draught, Harp Lager, Courage Best Bitter, Worthington, Vostok Mixer, Truman Special Bitter, Carlsberg, and Colt 45. Also present is a coaster for « Wills Castella Cigars. » Designs feature various imagery such as the Statue of Liberty, football players, a rooster, and a paw print. Visible English text includes slogans like « Made to help vodka drinkers mix, » « Rolled in Britain, » and « George and Pilgrims Inn Glastonbury Somerset. » German text is also present on several coasters, with one depicting « Jungfrau-Region / Kleine Scheidegg 2.061 m ü.M. » (Jungfrau Region / Kleine Scheidegg 2,061 meters above sea level) and another for « Rugenbräu » stating « Einziger Hersteller eines Bieres in Interlaken » (Sole manufacturer of a beer in Interlaken) and « Für weniger als den Preis eines Bieres » (For less than the price of a beer).
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