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VINTAGE SPUDS MACKENZIE BUD LIGHT METAL SIGN
Anheuser-Busch · Die-Cut Embossed Metal · Early 1990s · Former AB Employee Provenance
DIRECT PROVENANCE: Sourced from the seller's own time working at Anheuser-Busch, 1991–1993. Overview
Up for sale is a genuine Anheuser-Busch Bud Light die-cut embossed metal advertising sign featuring Spuds MacKenzie, the beloved bull terrier mascot of Bud Light's iconic late-1980s/ early-1990s ad campaign, shown in a blue Bud Light jersey holding an oversized Bud Light bottle. This piece was obtained directly by the seller while working at Anheuser-Busch from 1991 to 1993 — genuine point-of-sale advertising material from that era, not a reproduction or aftermarket piece.
Details
- Material: Die-cut, embossed metal (contoured to the dog and bottle shape, not a rectangular sign)
- Backing: Bears a union label — AFL-CIO-CLC, United Steelworkers of America (USWA) Local 6817, MCA Sign Co., ©1989 Anheuser-Busch Inc., St. Louis, MO, Item #813-115
- Graphics: Full-color Spuds MacKenzie in his signature blue Bud Light long-sleeve shirt, holding an oversized Bud Light bottle
- Provenance: Obtained directly by the seller during employment at Anheuser-Busch, 1991–1993
Condition
Please see photos for exact condition — buyer to judge from images. This is an original piece of Anheuser-Busch point-of-sale advertising, not a modern reproduction.
Why Collectors Want This
Spuds MacKenzie is one of the most recognizable advertising mascots in American beer history, and original die-cut/embossed metal signs from his run are highly sought after by breweriana collectors for their bold display presence and nostalgia value. This piece carries the added value of direct, verifiable provenance — sourced by someone who worked at Anheuser-Busch itself during the era it was in circulation, not picked up secondhand with no history.
Shipping: Carefully packed to prevent bending or damage in transit. Message with any questions before offerding/buying.
