This is an authentic West German promotional beer sign for Berg-Bräu, a historic brewery located in Leimen, Germany. The sign highlights the brewery's Special, Pilsner, and Ur-Bock beers, noting they are also available in bottles.
The brewery, Berg-Brauerei Leimen (also known as Bergbrauerei Leimen GmbH & Co KG) was located in Leimen, near Heidelberg, Germany - - but is now considered a defunct brewery thus, this sign has become rare.
Text & Translation:
Berg-Bräu (Name Brand)
auch in Flaschen (also in bottles)
Reverse:
Original-Imoglas (as written)
unzerbrechlich (unbreakable)
Imoglas-Plakatefabrik (Imoglass Poster Factory)
Carl H. Vollmer (Sign Maker)
Wuppertal (Town where sign was produced)
Description:
It’s a special glass (Imoglas) light-weight sign in excellent condition w/rounded edge framing creating a smooth finish. The reverse has a chain for hanging & the maker mark sticker. Only a few negligible presentation marks; standard age wear consistent with its age should be expected. Please review photos carefully.
Measurements (approximate):
Length: 13 3/4"
Width: 7 3/4""
Weight: 9 oz