| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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3583
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$850.50
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TIN SIGN FOR EDGERTON’S REAL ESTATE, MANCHESTER, VT.William B. Edgerton was a lawyer from Manchester, VT who operated a real estate business from 1898 until at least 1922. This sign incorporates an open touring car with driver, and was intended to inform motorists how many miles remained to reach their destination. The merchant would post these signs in various locations with the mileage number printed at the top, similar to a milepost. Stencil printed by the Ithaca Sign Works of Ithaca, NY. Circa 1910-1920. SIZE: Sight: 11-1/2″ w x 47-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Good to very good; perimeter edge has multiple nail holes; some bending and creasing above the motorist’s head; loss of metal along bottom edge. 1-14112 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3583 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |