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Telephone Sign, "Telephone", double-sided electric lightup, metal w/orig wrinkle paint & Lucite
Telephone Sign, "Telephone", double-sided electric lightup, metal w/orig wrinkle paint & Lucite
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Telephone Sign, "Telephone", double-sided electric lightup, metal w/orig wrinkle paint & Lucite inserts, marked Bell System Property & mfgd by Colorvision-Boston, MA, c.1950, Exc working cond, 5.25"H x 21.5"W.
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Telephone Sign, "Telephone", double-sided electric lightup, metal w/orig wrinkle paint & Lucite

Estimate $50 - $10,000
Current Price (3 bids)

$150

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Country Store & Advertising Session I

May 18, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
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