Vintage E & K Pale Dry Hunting Sherry – “A Cocktail Sherry” – Ohio Wine Bottle

Description : This vintage clear glass bottle features its original paper label for E & K Pale Dry Hunting Sherry, clearly marked “A Cocktail Sherry,” and produced and bottled by Engels & Krudwig Wine Co., Sandusky, Ohio. The primary label showcases elegant script typography with a soft blue-toned background and red accent lettering, while the original neck label reads “Aperitif – With soup, oysters or clams. Serve slightly chilled.”

The bottle retains its original metal screw cap and shows authentic age wear, including label toning, staining, and surface residue consistent with mid-20th-century use. This piece represents regional Ohio wine history and mid-century cocktail culture, making it well suited for display in a bar setting, collection, or vintage advertising décor.

Era Mid 20th century

Style Vintage Americana · Regional Winery · Cocktail & Bar Display

Technique Molded clear glass bottle with applied printed paper labels and metal screw cap

History Engels & Krudwig Wine Co. was a notable Ohio winery known for producing fruit wines, ports, and sherries marketed throughout the Midwest during the mid-1900s. This bottle reflects the period’s cocktail-oriented wine marketing.

Manufacturer / Maker Engels & Krudwig Wine Co. Sandusky, Ohio

Measurements Approx. 3" Ø × 11 ¼" H

Condition Notes Original labels present with visible staining, edge wear, and fading; bottle intact with no cracks or chips; cap shows oxidation consistent with age.

Suggested Shipping Package 6" × 6" × 14"

Suggested Weight Approx. 1.25 lbs

Item Number : P16084

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Engels & Krudwig Wine Co. Sandusky, Ohio