HIRES ROOT BEER “UGLY KID” TIN SIGN.

HIRES ROOT BEER “UGLY KID” TIN SIGN. Rare advertising item for Hires depicts their trademark “Ugly Kid” holding a ceramic mug of root beer bearing his likeness. Lithographed by the Chas. Shonk Co., Chicago, circa 1905-1910. SIZE: 19-1/2″ x 27-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Phillip H. Morse, a vice chairman and co-owner of the Boston Red Sox. CONDITION: Very good; some crazing to the black background, but only barely noticeable to the image of the boy himself under close examination; a few small shallow dings; some color touch-up to a few areas of the black background; overall a very nice and desirable example of this elusive sign. 1-8776 PF (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2008

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
	1096	$2,990.00	HIRES ROOT BEER “UGLY KID” TIN SIGN. Rare advertising item for Hires depicts their trademark “Ugly Kid” holding a ceramic mug of root beer bearing his likeness. Lithographed by the Chas. Shonk Co., Chicago, circa 1905-1910. SIZE: 19-1/2″ x 27-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Phillip H. Morse, a vice chairman and co-owner of the Boston Red Sox. CONDITION: Very good; some crazing to the black background, but only barely noticeable to the image of the boy himself under close examination; a few small shallow dings; some color touch-up to a few areas of the black background; overall a very nice and desirable example of this elusive sign. 1-8776 PF (1,500-2,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2008 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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