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1920 ART DECO Glass FoilReverse Ptd Sign BOARD AND ROOM
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Pre 1930 item# 923760 (stock# G604)
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Stonegate Antiques
860-712-9565
$175.00
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Measuring 12 inches long x 7 inches high x 1/4 inches deep, this wonderful, 1920s, Art Deco, BOARD AND ROOMS sign remains in wonderful, vintage condition!The sign is silver foil, reverse-painted on decorative, hand-chipped glass that has been protectively backed in metal. The sign has two hanging holes at the top from which a wire has been affixed to allow hanging. A fabulous piece of ART DECO advertising in untouched, all-original, vintage condition! Please note that any white spots that appear in photos are the result of light reflection and are not damage to the sign.
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Vintage 1950s White Seal Glass Whiskey Sign Display
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Pre 1960 item# 340669 (stock# RBWhiskey)
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Stonegate Antiques
860-712-9565
$105.00
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Offered is a wonderful 1950-1960 vintage, hanging “WHITE SEAL Whiskey” glass advertising sign. A Striking image of a seal balancing a red ball on its nose! All lettering and detailing are etched into the glass and then painted to add visual appeal to this advertisement. The blue area is actually mirrored glass with a beveled edge. The dark portions appearing in the right upper region are reflections of some tree leaves- not damage or discoloration.
The sign measures just over 10 inches in diameter and is complete with its original chain hangar. The truly makes a vibrant display which is much better appreciated "in person" than in the provided photos. Some minor paint loss is present as seen in the pictures, but this does not distract from the appearance of this very nice collectible.
The small print on the bottom reads: Blended Whiskey 86.6 PROOF Grain Neutral Spirits - Carstairs Bros. Dist. CO. Inc., Baltimore, MD.
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19thC Kessler's SMOOTH AS SILK WHISKEY Top Hat Sign
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Pre 1900 item# 433910 (stock# G550)
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Stonegate Antiques
860-712-9565
$375.00
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Offered for sale is a very rare, circa 1890s, advertisement for “KESSLER’S – SMOOTH AS SILK“ WHISKEY-- shaped in the form of a TOP HAT! This fabulous advertising piece is made of papier mache’, is painted black, and sports cream-colored lettering on both sides of the hat. The firm of Julius Kessler Dist. Co., Inc., in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, originated in 1888 and created an American blended whiskey known for its silky smoothness! The condition of this fab piece is very, very good given its 115++ years of age, with some areas of paint loss and wear (mostly to the top of the hat which is the surface that actually serves as the base for this piece). No structural weakness or damage to the papier mache- a very solid piece that displays beautifully!! Measures 12”L x 9.5”W x 6”H. An eye-catching, visually appealing, early display advertisement!!
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1919 Liberty Bell Still Bank - Mechanics Savings Bank
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Pre 1920 item# 488295 (stock# DL676)
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Stonegate Antiques
860-712-9565
$45.00
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Measuring 4 inches high with a 3.75 inch base diameter, this authentic looking 1919 Patent model of the historic Philadelphia Liberty Bell, is in wonderful all-original condition! Given away as a premium for opening a bank account, this bank advertises the Mechanics Savings Bank of Hartford, Connecticut. The bank is complete with the famous Liberty Bell crack down its front as well as this slogan etched around its top, "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All The Inhabitants Thereof. LEV XXV 10". Manufactured by the Bankers S & C System Company, Cleveland, Ohio, this bank bears a patent date of February 18, 1919, as inscribed on its base. Made of metal and wood. The whereabouts of the original key is unknown but it is likely that any flat metal key of the period of the appropriate size would open it. A fine decorative piece for either the still bank collector or Revolutionary War buff!
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Colorful Vintage Painted Tin Connecticut Plumber Sign
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Pre 1930 item# 330603 (stock# G536)
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Stonegate Antiques
860-712-9565
$325.00
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Offered for sale is a fabulous and most colorful, hand-painted Connecticut TIN trade sign from the 1920s – 1930s. Framed in sturdy wood, this metal sign is hand-painted in stunning blues, whites, and oranges and reads: “JOHN E. MELVIN – PLUMBER – TEL. CONN”. Measuring approximately 32.5 inches wide x 18 inches high, this vintage tin sign, a most unusual find, has wonderful visual graphic appeal and would add great decorative interest to any room! The condition of the sign is quite good with lovely patina and appropriate surface wear for its 70-80+ years of age. Note a small unobtrusive piece of framing missing from the bottom right.
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Vintage $50 Reward Sign Pacific Rural Press California
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Pre 1930 item# 488268 (stock# G499)
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Stonegate Antiques
860-712-9565
$85.00
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Measuring 10 inches in width x 7 inches in height, this vintage, early 20th century, metal sign give fair warning to potential thieves!! Painted dark green with white lettering and border, the sign reads, “ $50 REWARD For Arrest And 30 Day Imprisonment Of Anyone Stealing From These Premises PACIFIC RURAL PRESS SERVICE BUREAU”. Purchased years ago in California. This sign has been used, and the superficial scratches to its surface attest to this! A spot of superficial rust here and there that can be removed with a nice coat of paste wax, if so desired! Quite visually appealing and a guaranteed conversation piece!
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