Antique 1876 MOONSHINE Whiskey STILL Liquor Civil War Bar Distillery Brewer

  
Antique 1876 MOONSHINE Whiskey STILL Liquor Civil War Bar Distillery Brewer. Thank You for Shopping In the USA! An ornate original antique document dated 1876 for the Business of Rectifier of Distilled Spirits issued by the US Internal Revenue... "Severe Penalties are imposed for neglect or refusal to place and keep this stamp conspicuously in your establishment or place of business"! This was signed by Revenue Collector, John Tillson, out of Illinois. John Tillson has an interesting bio; he was a lawyer, politician, newspaper editor, he also served in the Civil War... This document has beautiful graphics; engraved on the top center is the Greek God, Mercury, with the medical symbol (snake & staff) in hand, leaning on a large woven wicker, glass bottle, sitting next to wooden kegs, a moonshine still, along with a funnel lying on the ground! To prevent forgeries the government put black silk threads in the paper which can be seen upon close inspection... There are six hole punches on the front and a line on the back (to void), light smudges, a corner bend and two tack holes, otherwise, condition is excellent! This is a FANTASTIC piece of history and would be great to display in a brewery, pharmacy, bar, distillery, museum or office! As always, many thanks to my regular customers for your continued patronage!