Antique 1876 MOONSHINE Whiskey STILL Liquor Civil War Bar Distillery Brewer NJ

  
Antique 1876 MOONSHINE Whiskey STILL Liquor Civil War Bar Distillery Brewer New Jersey. Thank You for Shopping In the USA! An ornate original antique document dated 1876 for the Business of Liquor Dealer 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, R. Hathorn, out of New Jersey's 5th district. Most Revenuers were appointed by the sitting President.

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 four hole punches on the front and a line on the back (to void), two spots, 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!