“The Back Bar" display made its 11th appearance at Blue Gray in 2010.  The display featured rare, premium-quality, lighted breweriana of 1930s to early 1950s vintage. Numerous lighted items and go-withs were contributed by twenty-two participants from across the country.

Everyone who attended the Blue Gray show was eligible to vote for their favorite item in the Best of Show Contest. Awards and prizes were presented to the winner, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up.  Awards and contest ballots were for paid for by the Blue Gray show; prizes were paid for by Ron Shattuck of Tewksbury, MA.

"The Back Bar" is presented by ABA/ECBA/NABA member John Bain.  Collectors interested in participating in the 2011 display can contact John at: the-back-bar@earthlink.net

The 2010 Back Bar Display

 

The Participants

(L to R) Top: Steve Potter, Dan Morean, Chris Amideo, Glenn Berry, Kevin Crowl, John Bain, Bob Keasey, Jim Cartin, Steve Campbell, Chip Zeiler, Jim Luby Jr., John Hamel, Jim Luby Sr.  Bottom: Keith Belcher, David Donovan, Bob Post, Larry Handy, Jim Campbell, Chris Watt, Gerald Watt. Absent: Ron Shattuck.

 

The Winners

(L to R) Bob Post, Jim Luby Jr., Jim Luby Sr., Chris Watt

 

Best of show: 1930s Gillco button light for Hazleton Beer by Jim Luby Sr. and Jim Luby Jr. of Moscow, PA

 

1st Runner-up: Gillco cab light for Tannenbaum Beer by Bob Post of Sioux Falls, SD

 

2nd Runner-up: 1930s Gillco cab light for Pale Reserve by Chris Watt of Reading, PA

Many Thanks to all who participated, voted, and enjoyed viewing these beautiful pieces.  See you next year at the Blue Gray Show!