Antique Unused "Werk's Tag Soap" Bar — The M. Werk Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.

One bar only.

Roughly 4x3x1 inch

Up for sale is an original antique hand-cut bar of Werk's Tag Soap, manufactured by The M. Werk Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Founded in 1832 by Alsatian immigrant Michael Werk, The M. Werk Co. was one of Cincinnati's major early soap, candle, and glycerine producers. The company featured a redemption premium program encouraging customers to save tags/coupons stamped on or issued with their laundry bar soaps to redeem for trade tokens or store merchandise.

Key Details & Markings:

Front Impressions: Stamped with large "1832" (founding date), "SAVING TAGS BUY SOAP" (or SAVING TAGS FOR SOAP), "THE M. WERK CO.", and "ESTABLISHED 1832".

Condition: Unused survival with hand-cut sharp, readable stamped lettering. Shows expected age-appropriate surface drying, natural discoloration/patina, and light crumbling along the bottom edge/corner as expected with century-old bar soap. Please review photos closely for exact cosmetic condition and measurements.

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