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RARE HIRES ROOTBEER 3-D DIE-CUT SIGN. Adorable image of young boy and girl are used to promote Hires “Home-Made Rootbeer”, captioned “Puts Roses in Your Cheeks”. Label on the rootbeer bottle they are holding reads “Homemade Rootbeer”. This cardboard display consists of three pieces; the main circular portion with the boy and girl, a hinged 3-D section with die-cut arms, bottle and drinking glass, and a third lower 3-D shelf section. This is another exceptionally rare Hires advertisement not previously seen before, copyright 1914, Charles E. Hires Co., Phila., PA. SIZE: 18-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Overall very good; shelf section has a few tears and small paper loss, would be significantly enhanced with light restoration; cardboard loss to perimeter edge at 3 o’clock. 1-11183 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2011 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. |