Item 10521
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this Rare 6 Gallon Water Cooler made for "L. Laukota Co., Chattanooga, Tenn." 
 
According to the Chattanooga Daily Times of December 9, 1897, "An Important New Company- The J. Laukota company was incorporated in the city yesterday to engage in the manufacture of fine groceries.  This company is the outcome of a very successful business established here last January by Mr. Laukota, who is a most capable manager and wide awake business man.  The new company has ample capital and will doubtless engage in the manufacture of specialties on a large scale."  A copy of this excerpt will be included with the cooler.  
 
Circa 1900, this beauty features the Company Advertising Scratched on the Shoulder.  Stands 18 1/2" tall.  I suspect due to its size that it was made for use within the store itself and not sold as a sale item. 
 
Excellent Condition.  A chip on the top left corner of the frame to the spigot.  That's it!  No other chips, or any hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration.  A stone ping on the back at the bottom in the making.  
 
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