Lot 1560

Insurance Co. Bronze and Iron Signs, c 1830's, 1920

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19th C. Top Hat Trade Sign w/ Bracket: Painted tin hatter's trade sign in the form of an oversized top hat. Much original red and black paint present. Hat approx. 16 1/2" x 19" x 8 1/2" H. Iron bracket approx. 18" L. Provenance: the estate

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LARGE REVERSE-ON-GLASS CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. SIGN W/ GLOBE GRAPHIC IN A CUSTOM FRAME.: Single-sided glass. An impressive example of this large reverse painted glass sign from Continental Insurance Company, featuring a colorful globe graphic with good color and shine throughout the field

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Continental Fire Insurance Co. Sign: SSP. Good color and gloss. Shows areas of light discoloration and fade. Minor edge and mounting hole chipping. Display very nicely with Minuteman graphic. Measures: 12" x 16" Rating: 8 Est: $600-$1000

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Agency Ohio Farmers Insurance Co SIgn: 14"x18", DSP sign has good color, has wear and scratches, display has discoloring in lower field, reverse has been clear coated and it is coming off, rated 7 & 6

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FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE CO SIGN: FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE CO SIGN. SS PORCELAIN. GOOD CONDITION

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New Hampshire Fire Insurance Co. Sign: SST, has good color, shows some wear and dents, wood grain lithographed border, displays well, 20.25"x24.25", rated 8.25

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Insurance Co. Bronze and Iron Signs, c 1830's, 1920

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Description

Two nice heavy metal signs. 1. "F.I. Co." (Fire Insurance Co.) with double pumper fire engine on cast iron, about 13" diameter, significant rust. While these have been reproduced, this appears to be an original. They were used in the 1830s, placed on houses front facing wall.2. Farmer Insurance Building, 9 x 16", c 1920, out of Montana. excellent condition.Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Mining Collection

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Insurance Co. Bronze and Iron Signs, c 1830's, 1920

Name: Insurance Co. Bronze and Iron Signs, c 1830's, 1920
SKU: 122968115
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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