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2183
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$767.00
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LOT OF 10 SODA SIGNS. 1) Pepsi-Cola cardboard die-cut with two policemen flanking a 6-pack of Pepsi. Circa 1940. Very good to excellent condition. Size is 22″ w x 14″ h. 2) Coca-Cola porcelain German sign. Circa 1950s. Near excellent condition. Size is 18″ w x 23″ h. 3) Two Cott embossed tin soda sign with a bowl of fruit captioned “True Fruit and Terrific!”. One is near excellent condition while the other is very good condition. Size is 17-1/4″ w x 23-1/4″ h. 4) Coca-Cola Kit Carson bandana. Very good condition. Size is 19″ w x 21-1/2″ h. 5) “O-So Grape” Soda cardboard sign. Signed in original marked gilt frame. Very good to excellent condition. Overall size is 30-1/2″ w x 13-1/2″ h. 6) Milton Spring Beverages embossed tin sign. Near excellent condition. Size is 24″ w x 17-1/2″ h. 7) Hires Root Beer magazine ad. Good condition. Sight Size is 5″ w x 8″ h. 8) Clicquot Club Beverages embossed tin sign. Manufactured by A-M Sign Co., Lynchburg, VA. Circa 1954. Near excellent condition. Size is 48″ w x 17-3/4″ h. 9) Original watercolor on cardboard panel by artist Chas. H. Smith for The Murray Co. Sodawater Flavors, circa 1903. Illustration of two Colonial garbed gents filling their mugs from soda fountain spigots. Close examination under a lens reveals extremely fine detail and tonal gradation. A truly remarkable piece. This artist’s style is highly reminiscent of Maxfield Parrish. Sign is in overall very good condition, but does need conservation to a break at upper left corner. A previous break to bottom left pilaster base has been closed and touched up. Image Size is 21-1/2″ w x 30″ h. CONDITION: As noted. 1-10858-12 (800-1,200) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 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. |