Vintage Pearl Lager Beer Metal Cooler Ice Chest “Gem of Fine Beers” Breweriana. Offered here is a wonderful and unusual vintage Pearl Lager Beer advertising cooler / ice chest, featuring the classic red Pearl Lager Beer logo and “The Gem of Fine Beers” slogan prominently displayed on both sides. This is a particularly interesting and difficult-to-find style of Pearl Beer cooler, quite different from the more commonly encountered aluminum Pearl coolers. It features a cream-colored metal body with large red Pearl advertising graphics and a distinctive full-width swing-over metal carrying handle that also serves to secure the lid. The handle is one of the neatest features of this cooler. It swings over the top and slides/clicks securely into position to hold the lid closed, and the mechanism continues to operate properly. The lid also opens and closes as it should, and the original hinge and lid-support hardware is functioning properly. The cooler also retains its drain plug with attached retaining chain. The large Pearl Lager Beer graphics remain very attractive and display exceptionally well considering the age and extensive use of the cooler. Both sides feature the classic “Pearl Lager Beer – The Gem of Fine Beers” advertising, giving this piece tremendous character as an original piece of Texas breweriana. This cooler is being offered in original, unrestored and heavily used vintage condition. There is substantial age-related wear throughout, including scratches, scuffs, staining, paint loss, surface rust, oxidation and discoloration. The top/lid exhibits particularly noticeable surface rust and age-related wear. Most importantly, the bottom of the cooler has substantial rust and deterioration, particularly around the lower edges and perimeter. Please examine the detailed photographs of the underside carefully so there is no misunderstanding regarding its condition. Despite this deterioration, the cooler remains intact and was recently being used successfully for dry storage, including storing wrapped beer glasses and other materials. The cooler has NOT been tested for holding water or ice and is NOT being represented as watertight or suitable for use as a functional ice chest. No attempt has been made to restore the cooler. Its wear, oxidation and patina are part of its authentic vintage character. 21″ Wide × 10″ Deep × 12 Tall. Height measurement does not include the carrying handle when raised. This would make an outstanding addition to a Pearl Beer, Texas brewery, breweriana, vintage advertising, beer memorabilia, bar, man cave or general store collection. The unusual design, distinctive locking/carrying handle and outstanding Pearl graphics make it an especially interesting display piece. ANOTHER PEARL COOLER AVAILABLE. I currently have another vintage Pearl Lager Beer cooler listed separately. That cooler is a larger aluminum model measuring approximately 22 wide and is an entirely different design. The two coolers make an outstanding complementary pair for a serious Pearl Beer or Texas breweriana collection. Please see my other listings. Please review ALL photographs carefully, especially the photographs of the bottom and lower edges. The photographs are considered an important part of the description and provide the best representation of this cooler’s age, condition and tremendous original character.
