Late 19th Century Butchers Rack Crest by Brecht home goods Cast metal eagle plaque with

Cast metal eagle plaque with spread wings

the surface of the sign has seen some wear over the years

in addition to an embossed graphic depicting an illustrated bottle of the eponymous cognac

a manufacturer of machinery

Late 19th Century Butchers Rack Crest by Brecht home goods Cast metal eagle plaque withc. 1890s; Gus V. Brecht Butchers Supply Co. St. Louis, MO Exceptional cast iron butcher shop rack crest featuring a dramatic western livestock scene in high relief. The centerpiece depicts a charging bull pursued by a mounted cowboy, both cast with remarkable detail and mounted atop a sweeping arched rack. At center is the original raised manufacturer's plaque reading "GUS. V. BRECHT B. S. CO. MANUFACTURERS ST. LOUIS, MO." The rack retains numerous