1902 COCA-COLA PAPER SIGN.

1902 COCA-COLA PAPER SIGN. Exceedingly rare linen backed paper sign depicting an attractive young woman in front of an ormolu screen. She wears a red sleeveless dress with a grid pattern of pearls across the bodice and a fancy black and red feathered bonnet. She sits at a desk with a vase of red carnations and an oval sign stating “Drink Coca-Cola 5 cents”. She is taking a break from the book she is reading to enjoy a glass of our nation’s favorite beverage. This is the version with “Drink Carbonated Coca-Cola in Bottles” across the top. The lower right is inscribed “I love its flavor”. This piece comes fresh to the market from a southern home having descended through the family from the consignor’s great aunt. SIZE: 14-3/4″ w x 19-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Fair and somewhat faded with various tears and creases and some minor loss to edges. 1-8588 AT (9,000-11,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 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
	469	$9,200.00	1902 COCA-COLA PAPER SIGN. Exceedingly rare linen backed paper sign depicting an attractive young woman in front of an ormolu screen. She wears a red sleeveless dress with a grid pattern of pearls across the bodice and a fancy black and red feathered bonnet. She sits at a desk with a vase of red carnations and an oval sign stating “Drink Coca-Cola 5 cents”. She is taking a break from the book she is reading to enjoy a glass of our nation’s favorite beverage. This is the version with “Drink Carbonated Coca-Cola in Bottles” across the top. The lower right is inscribed “I love its flavor”. This piece comes fresh to the market from a southern home having descended through the family from the consignor’s great aunt. SIZE: 14-3/4″ w x 19-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Fair and somewhat faded with various tears and creases and some minor loss to edges. 1-8588 AT (9,000-11,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 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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