Description:

J. Hungerford Smith Co. Rochester, NY. Great early Rochester Root Beer mug. J. Hungerford Smith, began his career as a pharmacist in the hamlet of Au Sable Forks, NY. He opened up a drug store there in 1879, but soon found himself disappointed with the products available for the soda fountain in his shop. Finding the flavorings for ice cream sodas and sundaes too artificial tasting, Smith put his chemistry background to good use and proceeded to conduct experiments with a variety of fruits and foodstuffs. The resulting formulas proved successful and word of Smith’s wares quickly spread throughout the state, drawing visitors to Au Sable Forks such as showman P.T. Barnum and President Grover Cleveland. These celebrity taste testers acted as early influencers, helping to promote Smith’s products to a wider audience. In addition to its original beverage offerings, J. Hungerford Smith also manufactured the flavor concentrate for root beer giant, A&W. The soda fountain supplier offered an array of ice cream toppings as well, like hot fudge and maraschino cherries. The latter were made solely with fruits from area farms until the demand outgrew local sources. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 6.25" tall x 3.5" diameter
  • Condition:
  • Very Good Condition with no chips

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