| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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1725
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$988.00
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LOT OF TWO INSURANCE COMPANY SIGNS.1) Continental Fire Insurance Co. of New York. Triptych-style sign with central image of Indian encampment with the tribe watching an approaching wild fire. Their teepees are marked “Insured In The Continental Insurance Co. Of New York”. Flanking the center scene are their two office buildings in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn. Copyright 1895 by the Continental Fire Ins. Co. J. Ottmann Litho Co. Puck Bldg, NY. 2) Niagara Fire Insurance Company of New York R.O.G. sign with hand painted graphics of Niagara Falls looking across the river to the Horseshoe Falls in Canada. Silver and gold foil lettering highlights. SIZE: Images are: 1) 59-1/2″ w x 27-1/2″ h. 2) 27-3/4″ w x 19-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: 1) Very good; has had paper repairs with color touch up to bottom right corner and across the top of the center image. In original oak frame with mounting holes. 2) Good to very good; painted image of the falls exhibits areas of flaking; in original oak frame. 1-15094 (600-900) – Lot 1725 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 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. |