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A Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co., Philadelphia, PA
A Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co., Philadelphia, PA
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Description
A Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co., Philadelphia, PA  Chromolithographic Framed Tin Advertising Sign  
Late 19th Century
manufactured by Wells & Hope Co., Chromo-litho, Iron Show Cards...Philada.
19 1/4 x 27 1/4 inches.

The Wells & Hope Company was established by John F. Hope and Joseph Lewis Wells in 1845 and was located in Philadelphia, PA. They produced various curved and flat embossed metal signs and became a favorite for brewery advertisements. Their clients included Yuengling, Anheuser-Busch, Narragansett, Queen City, Leinenkugel, and Hudepohl to name a few. Wells and Hope Co. was active until the early 1890s and eventually closed in 1907.


Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky
Condition
Areas of loss to pigment throughout. Four areas of loss down to tin, no active flaking.
For condition inquiries please contact katiebenedict@hindmanauctions.com.
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A Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co., Philadelphia, PA

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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Starting Price $500
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