1973 New In Box SCHLITZ Lighted SIGN Globe BEER TOWER COVER Tap Handle MINTY EX

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SHOP IN YOUR SOCKS - DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
LAST ONE ! Never opened until now ! Absolutely complete !
RARE 1973 New In Box SCHLITZ Lighted SIGN Globe BEER TOWER COVER Tap Handle Kegerator - QUALITY
I bought 2 of these (First one sold already) from a beer distributors warehouse that was going out of business 20 years ago - these were never sold to the public . The UPS shipping labels on the boxes are dated 1973 hence the exact date . This box was never opened when I acquired it . The only thing I did with this unit was take it out to picture it and make sure it works and then re-package it . Because I had pictures from the first unit everything is is still sealed or secured as it was sent from factory (i.e. parts bags, etc..)
I asked a friend why you don't see these up for sale and the reply was they were made out of plastic and they where used in a commercial setting that got them beat-up and abused on any-given day . These didn't sit on the back bar - mount too the wall or hang from the ceiling like most lighted high end beer advertising - they were the front line in the bars and pubs and if they were put into service they probably only lasted a few years in the best of circumstances and then discarded !
From a 2008 Newspaper Article in Milwaukee about the Grand Baroque Collection .....
Milwaukee area bar patrons can expect to locate the new beer by looking for the "Golden Classic Tap Knob." According to the statement, "The tap is part of the 'Grand Baroque Collection,' an iconic symbol of Schlitz.
The Grand Baroque Collection was the most ornate and highest quality point of sale materials ever released by the brewery.
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The unit stands about 19" tall - 5-1/4" across the base . There are four pair of surrounds that I would think would work for most beer towers and their spigots/faucets (see photos) The tap handle (for your spigot/faucet) has a threaded hole that I think is the standard 3/8" and is about 2-7/8" long/tall
Condition is "
Unused
" - Over All condition is excellent/minty with no issues of note to report
See Ya !!
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