BobbiLynn
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I found this in grandfather's old shed in very rusty condition. Brought it home, showed it to hubby and said one day I want to restore it. I didn't even notice it went missing, but he brought it back to me all rust free and freshly painted.
Here are pictures before and after. The name imprinted on it is "Climax", Everedy Co. Frederick, MD. Patent #(I can't quite read) U.S.A.
Found out they started making these in 1923 and sold lots of them until 1933, then prohibition ended and people no longer were interested in making root beer. They were advertised as root beer cappers during prohibition. They sold a few after 1933 and into the 40s when the company went out of business. Since the great majority of them were produced in the 20s and early 30s, and knowing that Grandfather made moonshine, wine, and other things during that time period, I am assuming it is from that era.
Here are pictures before and after. The name imprinted on it is "Climax", Everedy Co. Frederick, MD. Patent #(I can't quite read) U.S.A.
Found out they started making these in 1923 and sold lots of them until 1933, then prohibition ended and people no longer were interested in making root beer. They were advertised as root beer cappers during prohibition. They sold a few after 1933 and into the 40s when the company went out of business. Since the great majority of them were produced in the 20s and early 30s, and knowing that Grandfather made moonshine, wine, and other things during that time period, I am assuming it is from that era.