Lot 83:
2002 Anheuser-Busch State Convention Stein Busch Family Series August A. Busch Sr.
Sold for: $15
Description
This ceramic beer stein was handcrafted for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. by Ceramarte of Brazil. It is part of the Busch Family Series and is designated as the 2002 State Convention Stein, the second in a series of six. The central design features a relief portrait of August A. Busch, Sr., who served as the company president from 1913 to 1934. The body of the stein is decorated with various relief scenes including the Bevo Bottling Plant, early Budweiser delivery trucks, and the Budweiser Clydesdale horse-drawn wagon hitch in front of the U.S. Capitol dome. Historical company products are also represented, such as Budweiser Malt Syrup, Budweiser Yeast, and the non-alcoholic Bevo beverage. The upper rim is inscribed with A LEGACY OF QUALITY and the lower rim features five-pointed stars with the Anheuser-Busch, Inc. name in script. The underside contains a comprehensive printed history of August A. Busch, Sr.’s tenure during Prohibition and is stamped with the limited edition number 01149.
Condition report:
The stein is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. The relief details and printed graphics are well-preserved with vibrant coloration.
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