BALLARD’S OBELISK TIN FLOUR SIGN.

Fabulous illustration of a young boy in his sailor uniform sitting on barrels of this Louisville, KY manufacturer’s flour. Label graphics on the barrels include Egyptian themes of a Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, a hieroglyphic carved stone obelisk and camels. The waterscape over his left shoulder appears to be a scene taken from the Nile. Sign is constructed from two pieces of tin, factory-seamed horizontally through the middle, and has not been cropped. Only example known to exist to the cataloger. Copyright 1896 by C. W. Shonk litho., Chicago. SIZE: Image: 33″ w x 46″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: Good to very good; exhibits overall fine surface pitting/flaking. Sensational graphics with tremendous visual impact. 1-15092 (800-1,200) – Lot 1606

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1606	$617.50	BALLARD’S OBELISK TIN FLOUR SIGN. Fabulous illustration of a young boy in his sailor uniform sitting on barrels of this Louisville, KY manufacturer’s flour. Label graphics on the barrels include Egyptian themes of a Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, a hieroglyphic carved stone obelisk and camels. The waterscape over his left shoulder appears to be a scene taken from the Nile. Sign is constructed from two pieces of tin, factory-seamed horizontally through the middle, and has not been cropped. Only example known to exist to the cataloger. Copyright 1896 by C. W. Shonk litho., Chicago. SIZE: Image: 33″ w x 46″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: Good to very good; exhibits overall fine surface pitting/flaking. Sensational graphics with tremendous visual impact. 1-15092 (800-1,200) – Lot 1606 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.

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BALLARD’S OBELISK TIN FLOUR SIGN.