Old Beer Signs and Clocks

It stands to reason that old vintage beer signs and clocks would be amongst the most collectible items in the breweriana category and they certainly are! A quick search on eBay will show thousands of these collectibles listed everyday, many of which are quite beautiful and valuable.

A beautiful Iron City Beer/Clock sign w/night skyline-1970s

 One of the reasons these pieces are so popular is their price-points. Whether you are shopping on eBay, an estate sale, flea market or a yard sale, these old signs and clocks can be found from a few dollars to a few hundred. Whatever a persons reason for wanting one of these beer branded pieces of memorabilia, a reasonable price can usually be agreed upon.

 

Lighted Strohs Life Preserver bar sign

 If one desires an old Budweiser beer clock for their man cave for no other purpose than to give it a bar look, then you will likely have a huge choice of reasonably priced items. Popular brands like Bud, Miller, Blatz, Coors and such are easily found at very low prices if you aren't looking for rare collectibles.

This old Falstaff Sign has moving pendulum mugs.  It should have been a clock!

Many of the lighted signs and clock/sign combos you run across look a little rough in the light. They may be yellowed from smoke and age, cracked or even chipped. As long as it works, it will still look beautiful all lit up in a dark room. In fact, if it's not too worn,it may even look better, more natural than one in mint condition! Use it's worn out look as a bargaining tool with the seller and you will likely walk away with a true gem for your man-cave or home bar for a steal!

Vintage Blatz beer clock barrel man w/bobbing head!

Of course, if you are hardcore collector seeking a very rare beer sign or clock, you'll likely have to fork over a bit more cash. Still, you'll likely be able to find what you need with a little more effort.