BAKER CHOCOLATE AND COCOA ADVERTISING SIGN.

BAKER CHOCOLATE AND COCOA ADVERTISING SIGN. Illustration of a colonial parlor, rendered in the style of Maxfield Parrish, to promote the chocolate broma and cocoa produced by the Walter Baker Co. of Dorchester, Mass. The sign is in its original marked wood frame, but what is unusual is the composition surface which it has been printed on. A label on the reverse refers to this sign as a “Composition Card Mounts-Better Than Glass or Metal” with a patent date of May 21, 1872. SIZE: 30-3/4″ w x 27″ h overall. CONDITION: Sign is in relatively good condition but exhibits surface flaking across the lower portion of the parlor scene; scattered scuffs and scrapes. 1-10846 (250-450)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2213	$402.50	BAKER CHOCOLATE AND COCOA ADVERTISING SIGN. Illustration of a colonial parlor, rendered in the style of Maxfield Parrish, to promote the chocolate broma and cocoa produced by the Walter Baker Co. of Dorchester, Mass. The sign is in its original marked wood frame, but what is unusual is the composition surface which it has been printed on. A label on the reverse refers to this sign as a “Composition Card Mounts-Better Than Glass or Metal” with a patent date of May 21, 1872. SIZE: 30-3/4″ w x 27″ h overall. CONDITION: Sign is in relatively good condition but exhibits surface flaking across the lower portion of the parlor scene; scattered scuffs and scrapes. 1-10846 (250-450) 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.

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