Liquor Dealers

Reconsidered Trifle - Small edition Ceramic cast, of antique bottles. 
 
Name: E.P Ricker & Co Liquor Dealers 
Bottle Circa: 1880’s
Origin: Sumter SC
Manufactured : 
Size:    5.5x 2.75 x 1.5 
History: Pre- Dispensary System Merchant Flask
During the 1880’s all alcohol dealers had to have authorized bottles with their name on them as a way to regulate alcohol distribution. This system ran up until 1890’s when the state tightened its grip on the liquor monopoly with the institution of the South Carolina Dispensary System.
Little information can be found about this exact example. 
There is a know Bar License for EP Ricker  for the year 1893. However there is little doubt that this establishment existed before and after that date
This original bottle has a value of 800 -1500.
 
Food Safe, Hand Wash Only.
Each Piece is handmade and as such each piece has the slight imperfections of the human hand. Colors may vary and sizes are approximate.  Individual pieces in a set will vary slightly.
Packages are shipped via USPS flat rate 
Returns / Exchanges / Shipping / Damages in Shipping
All sales are final.  If your purchased piece has been damaged in shipping.  Please email with in three days of its delivery.  Attach photos of the broken piece and damage to box.  A replacement or a refund will depend upon the purchased item.