Lot 0177

Lot of Early 20th c Advertising and Signage

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6 Advertising Items inc. KY Dairy: 1st item: Early 20th century painted ceramic dairy advertising trade sign, in the form of a diary milk bottle reading "Kentucky Dairies". Back impressed "Cream Top, Pat Mar. 3, 1925, Louisville, KY".

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Painted Metal Watchmaker Advertising Trade Sign: Painted Metal Watchmaker Advertising Trade Signearly 20th centurydial signed "F.J. Horvath"26 x 18 x 2 1/2 inches

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Advertising, Giant Melon Tester Knife: USA, Early 20th Century steel, wood 40.5” x 4” x 1” folded 77” open Oversized realistic melon tester knife, likely a trade sign or store display, with wood handle and steel bla

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Antique trade advertising sign of a key: Antique European trade advertising sign in the form of a key. In iron. Early 20th century. 41"h x 48"w

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Painted Tin Advertising Blackboard Sign: Property from a Private Collection, New England Description: Painted Tin Advertising Blackboard Sign, for The Lehighton Press, Early 20th Century. Provenance: Skinner, Inc. , Sale 1831, Ma

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French optician's glasses trade sign: French optician's trade advertising sign in the form of glasses. Double sided. In zinc with original paint. Early-mid 20th century. 14.5"h x 35.5"w x

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Be Careful Sign, Early 20th Century: BE CAREFUL sign, early 20th c Early 20th c 17w x 5 1/2 h Great graphics, color & sentiment. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit

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COW-FORM ENAMEL TRADE SIGN Early 20th Century Cow height 17". Length 30".: COW-FORM ENAMEL TRADE SIGNEarly 20th CenturyFor De Laval Cream Separators. Double-sided. Includes iron bracket.Cow height 17". Length 30".

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Early 20th century pine trade sign for Beauty Shop: Early 20th century pine trade sign for Beauty Shop, Grace E. Barnes, beveled edge, single pine board 15"W x 48"L x 3/4"D

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Early 20th century nautical trade sign with sailing vessel rudder: Early 20th century nautical trade sign with sailing vessel rudder, 2-sided, pine, maple, and mahogany, board has a frame all the way around it for warpage, 26.5"T x 43"L x 3/4"D

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Early 20th Century German Trade Sign: Nice early metal 20th century German trade sign. Nice condition with expected wear. Displays well. Measures approximately 33" in diameter.

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FOLK ART STRONGMAN SERPENT PIPERACK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY: CARVED WOOD HIGHLIGHTS IN COLOR. HEIGHT 7 1/2 INCHES, LENGTH 15 1/2 INCHES. Barnaby and Karen Beck's diverse collection features numerous contemporary works of American folk art from noted artists suc

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Early 20th Century Catskill Hotel Stencil Sign: Early 20th century Catskill Hotel Stencil Sign Majestic Hotel built in 1870. Later burned like so many wooden Catskill resort hotels. Copper 15" by 10" 1910 Please note that this lot has a confidentia

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Early 20th century sand painted lawyer trade sign. "Law: Early 20th century sand painted lawyer trade sign. "Law Offices Arthur E. Sewall / Oscar Neukom". Gold painted beveled sign edges and lettering. Losses and wear along top. Neukom strip different color

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Carpenter, Painter, Paperhanger Sign, Early 20th c: CARPENTER, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER sign, early 20th c Early 20th c 14 1/2 h x 24 w Elaborately shaped trade sign, lyrical form. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid

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CIGARS 5 cents trade sign, early 20th c: Title: CIGARS 5 cents trade sign, early 20th c Date/Period: Early 20th c Dimension: 19 1/2 in. W x 3 1/2 in. H Provenance:Early 20th c, graphic font. Age appropriate wear. Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rat

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Lot of Early 20th c Advertising and Signage

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Description

Lot of Early 20th c Advertising and Signage- Old Dutch Cleanser 16 x 11"; Night Bell placard 2 x 10"; Fleischmann's Yeast for Health 5.5 x 8.5"; New York Standard Grade packed by George Miller Gasport NY brass barrel stencil 6 x 16"; Old Dutch Cleanser embossed trade sign 6.5 x 13.5" Legal Holiday Today Placard

Condition

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