This ceramic beer stein is a souvenir from Chief Charley's, a beloved Florida family restaurant founded in 1965 by Charles Haag, made in the USA in the 1970s. Some mugs hold beer. This one holds memories.
Maker: Chief Charley's Restaurant (souvenir ware)
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 4.75" tall; 4.25" diameter (at widest point, base)
Origin: USA
Era: 1970s
Condition: Vintage — very good condition. Manufacturing flaw on handle, glazed over prior to firing (not a chip). No chips, cracks, or scratches otherwise. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
The hand-drawn Native American chief's head illustration is rendered in bold red against the plain ceramic body, simple and direct in the style of mid-century restaurant souvenir ware.
It's perfect for the long-time Florida resident, the restaurant memorabilia collector, or anyone who grew up going to Chief Charley's with their family.
For over 25 years, Chief Charley's was a gathering place for Florida families, beloved for its salad bar, good food, reasonable prices, and lively atmosphere, until it closed in bankruptcy in 1989 — leaving a hole regulars never quite forgot. Charles Haag passed away in February 2003 at the age of 89. This simple, unpretentious stein carries the restaurant's name alongside the illustration — the kind of piece that means nothing to a stranger and everything to someone who was there.
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