1953 McCormick Platte Valley Straight Corn Whiskey Jug 11-D16 4/5 Quart Empty

1953 McCormick Platte Valley Straight Corn Whiskey Jug 11-D16   Style: Vintage Stoneware / Ceramic Distillery: McCormick Distilling Company – Weston, Missouri Identifying Marks: Base inked with 135-53 11-D-16 and impression-stamped USA  Height: 6.75 inches Width: 4.5 inches Base Diameter: 4.25 inches Capacity: 4/5 Quart  Condition: Used, Vintage condition (Empty) No chips or cracks. Minimal crazing consistent with age. Cork stopper is broken but remains attached to the cap. Maintenance: Dusted but not washed to preserve original paper labels and ink stamps.  This was from a Farm Estate Sale - has been blown off, but not washed, to preserve the paper stickers.   McCormick Distilling Company, located in historic Weston, Missouri, is the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi River still operating in its original location. It has handcrafted its authentic small batch PLATTE VALLEY STRAIGHT CORN WHISKEY in ceramic cork-sealed jugs since 1856.  The back shoulder is seal-inked, Federal Law Forbids The Sale or Resale of This Container.   This Vintage Whiskey Jug is an authentic piece of breweriana that serves as a perfect distillery collectible for a Man Cave decor setup, blending seamlessly into both Mid Century Modern (MCM) and Rustic Farmhouse style aesthetics - a unique piece of Bar Cart decor!