H.D. Beach Co., tray (Frank Jones Brg.Co.), Coshocton, Ohio, 1905-14
Entry/Object ID
2023.019.015
Description
Commemorative "Vienna art" round plate with raised edge advertising the Frank Jones Brewing Company. The well of the plate features a scene of what appears to be a monk or another man of the Catholic religious order enjoying a glass of Frank Jones Ale along with his meal. On the wall of the room hangs a plaque with the logo of the company, and across the table from the figure there is a barrel marked XXX and "Frank Jones Brewing Co., Portsmouth, N.H." Around the rim of the plate, in red, are “Frank Jones Brg. Co.” at top and “Portsmouth, N.H.” at bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.019
Source or Donor
Sawtelle, Caryl
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Jean and Joseph Sawtelle Collection
Made/Created
Manufacturer
H.D. Beach Co.
Date made
circa 1905 - circa 1914
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Location
Around the rim of the plate
Transcription
“Frank Jones Brg. Co.” at top and “Portsmouth, N.H.” at bottom. In the center, across from the seated figure, there is a barrel marked XXX and "Frank Jones Brewing Co., Portsmouth, N.H." To the figure’s right is a plaque reading “Frank Jones / ALES.”
Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Location
On the back
Transcription
VIENNA / ART PLATES / PAT. FEB. 21ST / 1905”. A modern sticker with a blue border affixed to the back reads “SAWTELLE [typed] 36 [in ink].
