"Anyone who's been to a bar or pub can attest that they are often filled to the brim with colorful signs advertising their different beers. Throughout time, beer signs have seen many different iterations and innovations, which have led to some extremely creative (and now rare) pieces being sold on the likes of Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and various online auction sites."
"Some of these signs date back to before the implementation of Prohibition laws (and even into the late 1800s). While some collectors like to track down vintage beer steins or even manage to find vintage barware on a budget, others have found that some old beer signs are now worth significantly more than when they were originally produced. From antique lithographs to scene-changing dioramas and spinning animatronic animals, here's a look at some vintage beer signs that are worth a fortune today."
Bars and pubs historically displayed colorful beer signs that evolved through many iterations and innovations, producing rare and creative pieces now traded online. These signs transitioned from restaurant advertising to smaller consumer models, and their novelty spawned a collector market. Some signs predate Prohibition and even the late 1800s. Collectors pursue related items like beer steins and barware, while certain old beer signs appreciate well beyond their original value. Examples span antique lithographs, scene-changing dioramas, and spinning animatronic animals. Schoenling Brewing, founded in 1934 and known for Little Kings, produced merchandise predating its 1986 merger that can fetch high prices; a particular Schoenling sign is backlit with a silver frame and large red cursive lettering.
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