FRANCIS FROST CO. TIN PAINT SIGN.

FRANCIS FROST CO. TIN PAINT SIGN. Extremely rare, embossed sign which uses patriotic symbolism to promote this Niagara Falls, NY manufacturer of waterproof paints. Illustration features Uncle Sam and Naval Admiral appearing together in full dress, being sold on the quality of Frost’s Ark Brand paint, as they stand silhouetted against the admiral’s battleship anchored in the background. Wonderful details of a waterfront warehouse with horse drawn delivery wagon, a nattily attired Victorian family, wooden barrels of paint on the wharf and a majestic mountainous horizon all combine to create a spectacular example of turn of the century advertising. Tuscarora Advertising Co., Coshocton, OH, Circa 1889-1899. SIZE: 27-1/4″ w x 19-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Small perimeter nail holes (which could crop out with slightly smaller frame); several nail holes to field; a few dents with some paint loss to relief areas. Several scratches and scuffs; light flaking to several small spots; soiling and foxing to perimeter edge. Still a powerful image with strong colors. 1-29002 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2002

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
	551	$2,300.00	FRANCIS FROST CO. TIN PAINT SIGN. Extremely rare, embossed sign which uses patriotic symbolism to promote this Niagara Falls, NY manufacturer of waterproof paints. Illustration features Uncle Sam and Naval Admiral appearing together in full dress, being sold on the quality of Frost’s Ark Brand paint, as they stand silhouetted against the admiral’s battleship anchored in the background. Wonderful details of a waterfront warehouse with horse drawn delivery wagon, a nattily attired Victorian family, wooden barrels of paint on the wharf and a majestic mountainous horizon all combine to create a spectacular example of turn of the century advertising. Tuscarora Advertising Co., Coshocton, OH, Circa 1889-1899. SIZE: 27-1/4″ w x 19-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Small perimeter nail holes (which could crop out with slightly smaller frame); several nail holes to field; a few dents with some paint loss to relief areas. Several scratches and scuffs; light flaking to several small spots; soiling and foxing to perimeter edge. Still a powerful image with strong colors. 1-29002 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2002 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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