Interesting and extremely eye-catching graphics on both box and tins! Displays just wonderfully!

The cardboard box has some expected wear as seen in photos with small rips and abrasions, but it retains its structural integrity- still able to support the weight of twelve metal polish tins! The majority of the tins are in very, very nice condition as well with expected, slight superficial scratches here and there. Three of the twelve tins have a bit more surface wear to their lids than the others and are pictured as a trio for the buyer’s perusal---still very appealing.

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!

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!!

"Defense de Fumer..sans Microphosphate Schloesing."

Translated to English, it literally means "No Smoking without Schloesing Microphosphate", clearly an advertisement for a chemical product made by the Schloesing Company.

Advertised are: "Farmer's Friend, Manufactured by WANCY EGG CARRIER, Patented Oct. 1888, Fort Plain, NY" and "Zielley & Tunncliff, The Leading Clothiers and Gents Furnishers, Fort Plain, NY".

Graphic labeling is dark and clear! Displays wonderfully!!! The crate remains quite sturdy in construction and also retains its original handle and its original lid which will fall into the crate if the crate interior is not stuffed, or alternately, one may "kiddy-corner" the lid on top of the crate where it will rest quite nicely for display.

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.

The pastoral image features a country maiden leading a cow from the woods while holding a can of Horlick's Malted Milk.

Imprinted on the cow's side is the following, "Ask for Horlick's at all Fountains and Hotels."

Around the circumference of the mirror, the product is further advertised:

"This maiden fair was dressed in silk,
She drinks the Horlick's Malted Milk."

" Tea of coffee it does replace,
In Health or Sickness,
Wins the Race."

Original mirrored backing is in very fine condition with just a few very minute , superficial scratches. Marked in microscopically written print ob bottom edge: The Whitemead & Hoag Company, Newark, New Jersey.

This sign remains in its original frame complete with original wood back panels. The frame itself is a beaded oak molding. The sign is edged in a 1.25 inch wide black foil banding with the advertising background foil colored in an iridescent copper/rust. All lettering, including the lovely, Victorian Woman logo draped in a luxurious fur, is hand-painted in gold.

Overall condition is excellent! Over the past 100 years, some areas of the foil have crystalized where the foil has come in contact with the pane of glass, creating a "sparkling diamond" effect over the copper/rust or black foil areas. This is a natural result of age, and it does not detract from the beauty of this very early, visually striking, advertising piece.

This sign was extremely difficult to photograph due to 2 "culprits": the foil backing is extremely light-sensitive so it reflects everything, and this was coupled with the fact that the advertising, itself, is reversed-painted on a pane of glass! This "sparkling diamond" effect appears more evident in the photos than it appears when viewed "in person". Photos were taken under the best-contrived conditions, but still do not reflect the beauty of this piece when it is viewed in person.