Antique 1878 Moonshine Still Whiskey Civil War Bar Distillery Keg Cumberland MD

  

Antique 1878 Moonshine Still Whiskey Civil War Bar Distillery Keg Cumberland MD. Thank You for Shopping In the USA! E docum ent dat ed 1878 for the Business of R etail 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"! Th e docum ent is stamp ed Cumb erland MD.

This document has beautiful graphics on a fantastic shade of purple paper. 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! For security purposes the government watermarked the document, USIR, which can be seen when held to the light. The front of th e document measures 8" by 7", th e paym ent coupons ar e fold ed b ehind, so th e total l ength is 1. Has only on e hole punch (to void), light fading on the edges, two tack hol es and light bends, otherwise, condition is excellent...

This is a FANTASTIC piece of history and would be great to display in a wine cellar, pharmacy, bar, distillery, museum or office! As always, many thanks to my regular customers for your continued patronage!