Second Hand Vintage Coasters

I've got a bunch of neat old second hand vintage coasters that I recently put up for sale.  They're an interesting lot, but like so much of what I have stored all over the place, they just have to go.  I suppose the person who originally owned these was a bit of a collector, but it isn't really a huge collection.

The first item that caught my eye when I found these were the old United States Congress Coasters.  I don't know the story of their origin, but I do know that there are some people who enjoy collecting memorabilia related to politics.  I did a little research and also found that some people focus just on a particular area of government, and look for items

like vintage U.S. Congress pieces.  Others look for presidential material.  I suppose it depends on the individual.  What struck me about these U.S. Congress coasters was the fact that they are quite heavy.  The four of them together weigh around 1 pound, 5 ounces.  I think they would make an interesting addition to someone's collection.

The next two items are vintage coasters promoting beer.  I can remember returning home from Pirates games when I was young and seeing the DUKE Beer sign on the hillside next to the Mongahela River.  It is long gone now, as is the Duquesne brewery.  Both

a victim of some tough economic times that hit the city of Pittsburgh when the steel industry imploded.  The Stoney's / Esquire coasters would also make an interesting find for someone I imagine.

Finally, there are  two different coasters from Stanley Home Products.  The company has been around since 1931 and I honestly didn't realize that they were still in existence.  Anyway, I believe the coasters I found are on the vintage side.  Hopefully, someone has a home for them.

Well, these coasters sold folks.  Here are some others that look interesting until I get my next lot listed:

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