Here is a rare 1950's Falstaff Beer Lighter. It measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/2". It is made of a polished chrome. Marked on the bottom, Park Lighter USA. It has a some slight wear marks, other than that, it is in very nice condition. Opens and closes and roller are fine. A nice one for your collection. Any questions, please email me. Starting at a low 11.76 to let the market set the value. Thank you for looking!
The Falls City Brewing Company was based in Louisville, KY and operated from 1905-1978. The company was organized by local tavern and grocery store owners and the name taken from the original name of Louisville, because its on the site of the only large waterfall on the Ohio River south of Pittsburgh. This company was a bit different than most breweries in the USA as it was not family owned. It was organized to break a local monopoly on beer production by the Central Consumers Company. Central Consumers also owned the taverns (or tied houses) located in neighborhoods where they could be operated profitably. The brewer, acting as landlord and supplier at the same time, caused the tavern operator to be at their mercy. This practice, while common in the UK, was later outlawed in the US.
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