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J401 Wood Advertising Sign for Debus Bread. Single sided with the lettering being hand painted in red with white and dark red shadowing on a yellow background. A sage green painted border surrounds the edges of the sign. Measurements: 36” wide x ¾” thick x 5 5/8” tall (NOTE: Debus was founded in 1923 in Exeter Nebraska and was sold out to Metz Baking Co. of Sioux City, Iowa in February 1964.)
J401 Wood Advertising Sign for Debus Bread. Single sided with the lettering being hand painted in red with white and dark red shadowing on a yellow background. A sage green painted border surrounds the edges of the sign. Measurements: 36” wide x ¾” thick x 5 5/8” tall (NOTE: Debus was founded in 1923 in Exeter Nebraska and was sold out to Metz Baking Co. of Sioux City, Iowa in February 1964.)
J321 Hand painted New England Trade Sign advertising “Ralph Lucas Nautical Optician” with applied wooden replica of a “No. 2” telescope. Measurements: 23 3/8” wide x 10 ¾” tall x 5/8” thick. (The applied wooden replica telescope measures 1 1/8” thick x 17 ¼” long x 3 1/8” tall.)
J321 Hand painted New England Trade Sign advertising “Ralph Lucas Nautical Optician” with applied wooden replica of a “No. 2” telescope.
J137 Very early long wooden trade sign from eastern Pennsylvania – advertising “B. WHITE and SON.” Letters are painted in silver on a dark blue background. Sign boasts molded edge on all sides. A separate framed photograph goes along with this sign – showing it as it was hung on the original storefront – and history reveals itself when viewing the reverse side of the sign as it bears the original “B. WHITE” sign as photographed and indicates the sign was added on to as the family grew to “B. WHITE and SON.” Sign measures 126 ½” long x 16” tall x 2 ¾” deep. Framed photograph measures: 16” wide x 14” tall x 1” thick
J137 Very early long wooden trade sign from eastern Pennsylvania – advertising “B. WHITE and SON.” Letters are painted in silver on a dark blue background. Sign boasts molded edge on all sides. A separate framed photograph goes along with this sign – showing it as it was hung on the original storefront – and history reveals itself when viewing the reverse side of the sign as it bears the original “B. WHITE” sign as photographed and indicates the sign was added on to as the family grew to “B. WHITE and SON.”
 
B613 Early 20th century Dr. Macdonald's Vitamized Feed Co., Inc. Store Display : In beautiful dry original paint of mustard and red. Dr. Macdonald's are the originators and manufacturers of Vy-Tab-O-Lator. Famous since 1919, proven in the show ring and in the feedlots of America's most successful livestock producers - Marked "Dr. McDonalds Vitamized Feed Co- Ft. Dodge IA". Rare find in very good overall condition. Neat piece of early farm advertising. , use in a Country Store display and would make a neat addition to any collection.. Measurements 28" tall x 13 wide x 11 1/2" deep
B613 Early 20th century Dr. Macdonald's Vitamized Feed Co., Inc. Store Display : In beautiful dry original paint of mustard and red. Dr. Macdonald's are the originators and manufacturers of Vy-Tab-O-Lator. Famous since 1919, proven in the show ring and in the feedlots of America's most successful livestock producers - Marked "Dr. McDonalds Vitamized Feed Co- Ft. Dodge IA". Rare find in very good overall condition. Neat piece of early farm advertising. , use in a Country Store display and would make a neat addition to any collection.
H1027 Early 20th century single sided advertising trade sign reading: “And Try A Bottle Of Op. Marshall’s Lung Syrup - The Great Guaranteed Remedy For Coughs And Colds” Nice, dry painted surface with applied molding around three sides that extends beyond the sides to create “legs”. Measurements: 19” wide x 1 3/8” thick x 43” tall.
H1027 Early 20th century single sided advertising trade sign reading: “And Try A Bottle Of Op. Marshall’s Lung Syrup - The Great Guaranteed Remedy For Coughs And Colds” Nice, dry painted surface with applied molding around three sides that extends beyond the sides to create “legs”.
J192 General Store Advertising display cabinet for Putnam Dyes. This double-sided display cabinet is made of wood with colorful panels on the front and back. The door lifts to reveal an instructional label that identifies how to achieve “popular shades made by mixing Putnam fadeless dyes.”. The front panel graphic is tin and both the back and interior advertisements are paper labels adhered to the wood. The panels display a Trademark graphic of General Putnam on horseback being chased by British Redcoats. The Putnam Fadeless Dyes were made by the Monroe Drug Co. in Quincy Illinois. Circa 1920’s. Measurements: 21” wide x 10” tall. Top is 7” deep and tapers to 8 ½” deep at the bottom.
J192 General Store Advertising display cabinet for Putnam Dyes. This double-sided display cabinet is made of wood with colorful panels on the front and back. The door lifts to reveal an instructional label that identifies how to achieve “popular shades made by mixing Putnam fadeless dyes.”. The front panel graphic is tin and both the back and interior advertisements are paper labels adhered to the wood. The panels display a Trademark graphic of General Putnam on horseback being chased by British Redcoats. The Putnam Fadeless Dyes were made by the Monroe Drug Co. in Quincy Illinois. Circa 1920’s.
J122 19th century Trade Sign for Lucas' Liquid pure paints for G.W. Covinton & L J Co. Still Pond MD.By 1877, George Washington Covington had a store at the crossroads in Still Pond that prospered over the next 50 years.Covington’s original mercantile venture is still in business as the Still Pond Market, in a building at least 130 years old Measurements are:48" long x 8' wide x 5/8" deep
J122 19th century Trade Sign for Lucas' Liquid pure paints for G.W. Covinton & L J Co. Still Pond MD.By 1877, George Washington Covington had a store at the crossroads in Still Pond that prospered over the next 50 years.Covington’s original mercantile venture is still in business as the Still Pond Market, in a building at least 130 years old.
RM1532 Folk Art wooden Sign advertising "The Shipwreck Est. 1786". Original painted surface with a sinking ship painted in the center that is framed by decorative molding. Nice, architectural cut out top. Very heavy, solid wood with old iron hooks for hanging purposes. Found in a New Jersey collection. Measurements: 18" wide x 1 3/4" thick x 26 3/4" tall
RM1532 Folk Art wooden Sign advertising "The Shipwreck Est. 1786". Original painted surface with a sinking ship painted in the center that is framed by decorative molding. Nice, architectural cut out top.
G151 Early 20th century wooden trade sign for "John Heldmyer. Jr. Realtor Middletown DE " painted on single board with breadboard ends, with white background and black and red as the other colors. Measurements are: 23" wide x 13 1/2"
G151 Early 20th century wooden trade sign for "John Heldmyer. Jr. Realtor Middletown DE " painted on single board with breadboard ends, with white background and black and red as the other colors.
F287 Early 19th century Pennsylvania trade sign with “M. S. Schultz,” hand painted in red letters with yellow and black shadowing on a white painted background. The sign is single sided with a nice applied molded edge. The wood is pine. Measurements: 25” wide x 5 ¾” tall x 1 ½” thick.
F287 Early 19th century Pennsylvania trade sign with “M. S. Schultz,” hand painted in red letters with yellow and black shadowing on a white painted background. The sign is single sided with a nice applied molded edge. The wood is pine.
J219 Late 19th century wooden Trade Sign advertising "Retail Store". This single-sided sign boasts brown painted letters on a white background with orange scroll paintwork along the scalloped cut out end. One board. Original iron eye hook hangers remain intact on the top edge. Measurements: 30” wide x ¾” deep x 11 3/8” tall
J219 Late 19th century wooden Trade Sign advertising "Retail Store". This single-sided sign boasts brown painted letters on a white background with orange scroll paintwork along the scalloped cut out end. One board. Original iron eye hook hangers remain intact on the top.
J218 Pennsylvania wooden Trade Sign advertising "Shoe Repairing". The hand painted lettering is done in silver paint on a dark blue background. Single sided. The support boards on the back side have acted as battens to keep the sign from warping/twisting over the years. Measurements: 17 ¼” wide x 11 ¼” tall.
J218 Pennsylvania wooden Trade Sign advertising "Shoe Repairing". The hand painted lettering is done in silver paint on a dark blue background. Single sided. The support boards on the back side have acted as battens to keep the sign from warping/twisting over the years.
H288 Early to mid-19th century General Store Trade Sign for "R.G. Page." advertising "W. I. Goods & Groceries" on one end, and "Eng. Goods & Crockery" on the opposite end. Sign is from Vermont. Black lettering on a white background. Molding surrounding all sides secured with square head nails. Early screws secure the battens on the back. Measurements: 111" long x 14 1/2" tall x 1 1/2" thick
H288 Early to mid-19th century General Store Trade Sign for "R.G. Page." advertising "W. I. Goods & Groceries" on one end, and "Eng. Goods & Crockery" on the opposite end. Sign is from Vermont. Black lettering on a white background. Molding surrounding all sides secured with square head nails. Early screws secure the battens on the back.
J44 Mid-19th century New England wooden Trade Sign advertising "Millinery". Letters are painted in gold on a black background. Single sided, one board surrounded with applied molding secured with small wire nails. Circa 1870’s.
J44 Mid-19th century New England wooden Trade Sign advertising "Millinery". Letters are painted in gold on a black background. Single sided, one board surrounded with applied molding secured with small wire nails. Circa 1870’s.
H419 Exceptional 19th century Rhode Island double sided sign advertising "Centredale Rod & Gun Assn." Untouched dry surface with original black painted letters on a white background with a 2 1/4" wide black painted applied molding encasing the entire sign. Extremely well preserved with very slightly weathered surface and minor crackling to paint. Retains early metal wire hangers, as well as several holes for optional ways of hanging / displaying. "Centredale" (also spelled "Centerdale") is a village within the town of North Providence, Rhode Island. Documentation indicates the Centredale Rod & Gun Assn. was host to many trap shoots in the Summer of 1898 that
H419 Exceptional 19th century Rhode Island double sided sign advertising "Centredale Rod & Gun Assn." Untouched dry surface with original black painted letters on a white background with a 2 1/4" wide black painted applied molding encasing the entire sign. Extremely well preserved with very slightly weathered surface and minor crackling to paint. Retains early metal wire hangers, as well as several holes for optional ways of hanging / displaying. "Centredale" (also spelled "Centerdale") is a village within the town of North Providence, Rhode Island. Documentation indicates the Centredale Rod & Gun Assn. was host to many trap shoots in the Summer of 1898 that
E236 19th century AMERICAN PAINTED AND STENCILED "FINE" BOX, nailed construction with hinged lid, stenciled "FINE". Retains an old red- and black-painted surface. Measurements are 6 1/4" H, 13 3/4" x 14 1/4" top.
E236 19th century AMERICAN PAINTED AND STENCILED "FINE" BOX, nailed construction with hinged lid, stenciled "FINE". Retains an old red- and black-painted surface.
RM1348 Late 19th century Egg carrier with the original blue paint and black stenciled advertising. The following advertisements, “ Geo B. Tompkins and Co Dry good and Carpet, Sturgis Mich. Reliable Egg Carrier Brooder Co. Quincy Ill
RM1348 Late 19th century Egg carrier with the original blue paint and black stenciled advertising. The following advertisements, “ Geo B. Tompkins and Co Dry good and Carpet, Sturgis Mich. Reliable Egg Carrier Brooder Co. Quincy Ill
H282 Pair of double-sided wooden signs depicting "OPEN” and “CLOSED" The words are painted in bold white letters on a dark blue background. The words are surrounded by a thin white painted border on both sides. Very thick and well made with nice, molded edges on all sides. The signs each retain two early metal hooks along the top sides for hanging. Each sign measures 17 ½” wide x 7 1/4 “ tall x 1 ¾” thick.
H282 Pair of double-sided wooden signs depicting "OPEN” and “CLOSED" The words are painted in bold white letters on a dark blue background. The words are surrounded by a thin white painted border on both sides. Very thick and well made with nice, molded edges on all sides.
**SOLD** H918 Wooden folk art trade sign advertising “Heath & Milligan Paint” “The Best Prepared (Paint)” “Sold By E. B. Yard, Newtown” Black painted letters on a white background. Single sided.
**SOLD** H918 Wooden folk art trade sign advertising “Heath & Milligan Paint” “The Best Prepared (Paint)” “Sold By E. B. Yard, Newtown” Black painted letters on a white background. Single sided.
**SOLD** H128 Mid 20th century road side Trade Sign for hom madee "Cide" this sign is two side and is painted on a single board in the colors of white , red, black and yellow.
**SOLD** H128 Mid 20th century road side Trade Sign for hom madee "Cide" this sign is two side and is painted on a single board in the colors of white , red, black and yellow.
H942 Late 19th century Pennsylvania hand painted wooden Trade Sign advertising "Shoe Repairing." White painted lettering, on a single board with a white border and a shoestring design in the center on a black background. Single sided.
H942 Late 19th century Pennsylvania hand painted wooden Trade Sign advertising "Shoe Repairing." White painted lettering, on a single board with a white border and a shoestring design in the center on a black background. Single sided.
O410 The J.M. Bour Co's Celebrated Blended Coffee Tin 16" wide x19" tall x 13" deep
O410 The J.M. Bour Co's Celebrated Blended Coffee Tin
H56 Wonderful New England trade sign advertising “M. A. RYERSON. DRESS MAKER”. Wooden sign retains original gold lettering on a black sand painted background and boasts two gold stripes around its entirety that enhance the wooden frame encasing all edges. The fantastic parallel pit saw marks along the entire back side of the sign dates it between the 1840’s and early 1860’s.
H56 Wonderful New England trade sign advertising “M. A. RYERSON. DRESS MAKER”. Wooden sign retains original gold lettering on a black sand painted background and boasts two gold stripes around its entirety that enhance the wooden frame encasing all edges. The fantastic parallel pit saw marks along the entire back side of the sign dates it between the 1840’s and early 1860’s.
B104 Trade Sign circa 1930's for sportsman supplies with painted black lettering having red and yellow shadows and a central star motif
B104 Trade Sign circa 1930's for sportsman supplies with painted black lettering having red and yellow shadows and a central star motif
F51 19th century General Merchandise wooden trade sign advertising Paint Hardware and Wall Paper. H. Newton Mearig, proprietor from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Single board with yellow background with green and red letters and a green border.
F51 19th century General Merchandise wooden trade sign advertising Paint Hardware and Wall Paper. H. Newton Mearig, proprietor from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Single board with yellow background with green and red letters and a green border.
H16 Late 19th century Egg carrier with the original blue paint and black stenciled advertising. The following advertisements, “ Reliable Egg Carrier Brooder Co. Quincy Ill There is also a patent date Nov 16 1897 .
H16 Late 19th century Egg carrier with the original blue paint and black stenciled advertising. The following advertisements, “ Reliable Egg Carrier Brooder Co. Quincy Ill There is also a patent date Nov 16 1897 .
T242 This country store dispensing coffee box was a display item used to sell Coffee - . What is unusual about this particular coffee box is that it has a screen painted on the front. The top of the box is slanted and hinged to allow access to the interior of the box. This box could be displayed easily in so many different places in one's home or office due to the great colors of this box, and what a wonderful conversation piece it would make. This box measures 30" high at the highest point and at the front of the box only 21" high, 18" deep and 18" wide. .
T242 This country store dispensing coffee box was a display item used to sell Coffee - . What is unusual about this particular coffee box is that it has a screen painted on the front. The top of the box is slanted and hinged to allow access to the interior of the box. This box could be displayed easily in so many different places in one's home or office due to the great colors of this box, and what a wonderful conversation piece it would make.
RM1400 – Double sided wooden sign with “Dinner” painted in bold black letters on a white background on both sides. Untouched, dry painted surface. One board with age crack from use in weather. Measurements: 34¾” long x 5 3/8” tall x ¾” thick
RM1400 – Double sided wooden sign with “Dinner” painted in bold black letters on a white background on both sides. Untouched, dry painted surface. One board with age crack from use in weather.
H273 Early 20th century large strawberry shaped roadside trade sign from Hanover Pennsylvania. – advertising “STRAWBERRIES”. Double sided. The colors of this sign are beautiful with the white lettering painted on a realistic background of red with green ’seeds’ and added shading details to the cap leaves at the top.
H273 Early 20th century large strawberry shaped roadside trade sign from Hanover Pennsylvania. – advertising “STRAWBERRIES”. Double sided. The colors of this sign are beautiful with the white lettering painted on a realistic background of red with green ’seeds’ and added shading details to the cap leaves at the top.
G528 Early 20th century Trade Sign painted panel with applied molding "L.M. Semi Paste Paint, Cuts Painting Costs M. G. Mentzer's Sons Ephrata" Pa. Mentzer's Sons were dealers in Coal, Farm Implements and Buggies.
G528 Early 20th century Trade Sign painted panel with applied molding "L.M. Semi Paste Paint, Cuts Painting Costs M. G. Mentzer's Sons Ephrata" Pa. Mentzer's Sons were dealers in Coal, Farm Implements and Buggies.
G728 Trade Sign advertising “Saddleback Seafood Exchange” “Fresh Local Varieties Since 1919” with a large, high relief-carved and painted fish in the center featuring detailed fins, scales, tail, mouth, gills and eye. Scalloped, molded-border edges, and vibrant paint colors add to the overall appeal! This mid 20th century Trade Sign
G728 Trade Sign advertising “Saddleback Seafood Exchange” “Fresh Local Varieties Since 1919” with a large, high relief-carved and painted fish in the center featuring detailed fins, scales, tail, mouth, gills and eye. Scalloped, molded-border edges, and vibrant paint colors add to the overall appeal! This mid 20th century Trade Sign
G344 Late 19th century Pennsylvania two sided trade sign, Uniontown Hardware Supply Co. from a small town south of Pittsburg Pa this sign is two sided with one side in a a black and white paint and the front is blue and white, with applied molding
G344 Late 19th century Pennsylvania two sided trade sign, Uniontown Hardware Supply Co. from a small town south of Pittsburg Pa this sign is two sided with one side in a a black and white paint and the front is blue and white, with applied molding
H5 original c. 1920's yellow & black enameled single-sided stop sign with embossed border. the octagonal-shaped traffic sign shows surface wear consistent with age. stop signs originated in michigan in 1915.
H5 original c. 1920's yellow & black enameled single-sided stop sign with embossed border. the octagonal-shaped traffic sign shows surface wear consistent with age. stop signs originated in michigan in 1915.
E70 mid-20th century Wooden Trade Sign for Barlett art Supplies Circa 1940s: Unusual and well done wooden trade sign for "Barlett " . Collectors of trade signs will appreciate the talented brush work and typographical flair this sign maker exhibited. Note how the brush was made and applied to the back of the sign A[O1] metal band was applied to the outside edge to reinforce it on both sides. With it’s original iron hooks for hanging
E70 mid-20th century Wooden Trade Sign for Barlett art Supplies Circa 1940s: Unusual and well done wooden trade sign for "Barlett " . Collectors of trade signs will appreciate the talented brush work and typographical flair this sign maker exhibited. Note how the brush was made and applied to the back of the sign A[O1] metal band was applied to the outside edge to reinforce it on both sides. With it’s original iron hooks for hanging
G33 Trade Sign wooden one sided beautiful mustard painted back ground with black lettering painted on one wide board with applied molding, for Ohio Dairy Co, cash for cream and Eggs. \
**Sold**G33 Trade Sign wooden one sided beautiful mustard painted back ground with black lettering painted on one wide board with applied molding, for Ohio Dairy Co, cash for cream and Eggs. \
**SOLD** G658 arly trade sign advertising ‘Philco Radio’ and ‘Norge Rollator Refrigeration’ in original black letters with mustard yellow shadowing on a pale yellow background. Molded framed edge with hangers for hanging. Yellow pine wood. Double sided sign, one side is weathered. Circa late 1920s
**SOLD** G658 arly trade sign advertising ‘Philco Radio’ and ‘Norge Rollator Refrigeration’ in original black letters with mustard yellow shadowing on a pale yellow background. Molded framed edge with hangers for hanging. Yellow pine wood. Double sided sign, one side is weathered. Circa late 1920s
*SOLD** E77 Early 20th century trade sign " Jim Peshette's forge custome iron work and wheels",advertise early iron wheels for Model T's and wagon's , painted on board with applied molding one sided , black letter on a off white back ground. Found in Pa purcased from a private sign collection
**SOLD** E77 Early 20th century trade sign " Jim Peshette's forge custome iron work and wheels",advertise early iron wheels for Model T's and wagon's , painted on board with applied molding one sided , black letter on a off white back ground. Found in Pa purcased from a private sign collection
U202 Wooden Sign two sided for National Stores Company circa 1900
U202 Wooden Sign two sided for National Stores Company circa 1900
Z492 This is a large and colorful tin dispensing bin which would have been used in a country store setting to dispense Brand Harper Roasted Coffee Chicago, IL. Fair condition.
Z492 This is a large and colorful tin dispensing bin which would have been used in a country store setting to dispense Brand Harper Roasted Coffee Chicago, IL. Fair condition.
Y195 This is a large and colorful tin dispensing bin from
Y195 This is a large and colorful tin dispensing bin from
**SOLD** A388 Late 19th century Vermont Maple Candy Sign painted on one board with applied molding
**SOLD** A388 Late 19th century Vermont Maple Candy Sign painted on one board with applied molding