19TH CENTURY WOOD AND SAND PAINT ADVERTISING SIGN FOR ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.

This fine, beveled edge sign made of a solid board is 10″ high and 48″ long. Sign has seen use but retains fine aesthetics. Beveled border edge is painted yellow, remnants of orig gold paint can be seen below. The turquoise blue background appears orig, as does the gold lettering. The shadowing in black sanded paint is much duller now; regardless this antique sign presents beautifully. Adams Express was the predominant antebellum express company on the East Coast and South and their advertising signs are quite rare. CONDITION: There are two longitudinal age cracks one about 20″ the other 25″ long as can be seen in photos. Surfaces appear orig though gold painted letters were freshened apparently during its time of use. There are two names written on the “M” and “N” of the gold painted letters, both dated 5-25-04. Surfaces are scuffed with reductions and especially black highlight paint which was sanded 4-48069 JS (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1454

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1454	$1,150.00	19TH CENTURY WOOD AND SAND PAINT ADVERTISING SIGN FOR ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY. This fine, beveled edge sign made of a solid board is 10″ high and 48″ long. Sign has seen use but retains fine aesthetics. Beveled border edge is painted yellow, remnants of orig gold paint can be seen below. The turquoise blue background appears orig, as does the gold lettering. The shadowing in black sanded paint is much duller now; regardless this antique sign presents beautifully. Adams Express was the predominant antebellum express company on the East Coast and South and their advertising signs are quite rare. CONDITION: There are two longitudinal age cracks one about 20″ the other 25″ long as can be seen in photos. Surfaces appear orig though gold painted letters were freshened apparently during its time of use. There are two names written on the “M” and “N” of the gold painted letters, both dated 5-25-04. Surfaces are scuffed with reductions and especially black highlight paint which was sanded 4-48069 JS (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1454 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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.

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19TH CENTURY WOOD AND SAND PAINT ADVERTISING SIGN FOR ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.