1958 Pabst Blue Ribbon Original Barrel Mallet to Bung the 100,000,000 Barrel-Milwaukee

By bergie6361, 6 April, 2014
Description

ONE OF A KIND PABST BLUE RIBBON COLLECTIBLE!!!

This is the original wooden mallet used to bung the 100,000,000th barrel of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer on May 8, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI.  This mallet belonged to, and was presented to Milwaukee Alderman Martin E. Schreiber. EXCELLENT CONDITIONThe mallet is solid oak, and weights just under 2.5 pounds.15" total length This is the link to the Milwaukee Journal article from May 25, 1958 regarding this piece.  (needs to be cut & pasted into browser) file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/The%20Milwaukee%20Journal%20-%20Google%20News%20Archive%20Search.htm

 

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Oak & brass plate
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
15" x 5"
Weight
2.5 pounds
History
This is the original wooden mallet used to bung the 100,000,000th barrel of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer on May 8, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI. This mallet belonged to, and was presented to Milwaukee Alderman Martin E. Schreiber.
Price Paid (If known)
Found it in a box in my parents basement
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

bergie6361

11 years 3 months ago

Looking for some help on determining the value of this item.  Having a hard time finding an appropriate appraiser in the Milwaukee area.  Any comments, advice, etc. would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks so much, in advance, for your time!

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LoUiGi

7 years 6 months ago


HI Bergie!  ...Well, hard to say - depends on the "eye of the beholder" - LoL!   I have a much older (1900's?) wooden mallet that is handmade/turned/engraved on the side with Pabst name - and was used (very!) on the line!  Since there is nothing comperable/similar out there (one of a kind really), it's difficult to make any assessment of value.   I wish I could tell you more, but... if you are still considering selling it, it would make an awesome additional member to my family of my ol' Pabst stuff.   Thanks for your time and consideration - Lou

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