1880s Bernard Gloekler Co. Butcher’s Hanging Rack Esso Antique metal letter stencil set

Antique metal letter stencil set

set against a simplified rehearsal room backdrop

The case shows scattered scuffs and edge wear from handling

MM - 105868 - 022723

retaining full stability and a strong industrial presence

1880s Bernard Gloekler Co. Butcher’s Hanging Rack Esso Antique metal letter stencil setc. 1880s 1890s (Pat. May 28, 1889); Bernard Gloekler Co. Pittsburgh Massive forged iron butcher's wall rack by the Bernard Gloekler Co., stamped with the firm's 1889 patent date. This two tier system features twenty integrated hanging hooks, ornate scrolled brackets, and decorative cast figures including a bull's head and steer finial above crossed cleavers an iconic mark of early American meat industry. Gloekler was among the nation's premier