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BUCK’S STATEMENT:
It’s hard to say who first held this bottle, but you can almost see him — a mill worker with calloused hands and a day’s dust on his coat, or maybe a traveler passing through Sheboygan, pausing at a wooden bar before catching the next train west. In the warm glow of an oil lamp, he’d raise this very bottle — amber glass catching the light like honey — and toast to good work, good company, and a world on the move. That was the 1880s — a time when every bottle was hand-blown, every brewery local, and every sip carried the taste of pride and place.
And somehow, this fragile thing endured. It survived winter freezes, cellar shelves, attic boxes, and the passing of generations. Its surface shows the faint marks of a life well lived, yet the embossing still stands bold: Gutsch Brewing Co., Sheboygan, Wis. A relic of the hands that made it and the stories it’s seen — 150 years of American life, distilled into glass. When you hold it now, you don’t just hold a bottle. You hold a survivor — a quiet witness to time, labor, and history that refuses to be forgotten.
-Buck
DETAILS:
Brand: Gutsch Brewing Co
Made in: USA
Style: Beer Bottle
Color: Brown
Era: 1880s-90s
Size: (See Measurements)
Material: Glass
Condition: Antique pre-owned — signs of wear (see photos)
BUCK & BADGER VINTAGE DISCLAIMER:
At Buck & Badger, every item has lived a life before it found its way to us.
We specialize in authentic vintage clothing, objects, art, and Americana—pieces with history, character, and soul.
Because of that, please review the following before purchasing:
1. Condition Disclosure
Our vintage pieces often show signs of age and use—this may include wear, fading, patina, tiny holes, snags, scuffs, or light stains.
We believe these imperfections are part of the story.
Any major flaws will always be clearly shown in the listing photos.
2. Sizing / Fit (for clothing)
Vintage sizes do not always reflect modern sizing.
Please rely on the exact measurements provided in the photos and description rather than the tagged size.
3. Measurement Guidelines (for clothing)
We measure all garments flat:
• Chest/Bust: pit to pit
• Length: collar to bottom hem
Photos and/or descriptions are organized to help you assess fit accurately.
4. One-of-a-Kind Items / No Returns for Fit
Every item is one-of-one.
Because of this, we do not accept returns for sizing or fit issues.
Please review measurements and photos carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing. We’re happy to help.
5. Shipping Information
We offer combined shipping on multiple items.
All orders are shipped promptly via USPS with tracking.
Once shipped, delivery times are based on USPS performance, but we will gladly assist in locating a package if needed and provide all available information.
6. response & Customer Care
Your satisfaction matters to us.
If you love your item and our service, positive response helps support Buck & Badger and other vintage lovers.
If there’s ever an issue, please contact us first—we will always work with you to make it right.
7. Questions? Need more photos or details?
Don’t hesitate to reach out.
We’re passionate about preserving history and helping you find pieces that speak to you.
Thank you for supporting Buck & Badger—where every item has a past, and every purchase continues the story.
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