Lot of seven advertising items. 1st item – Vintage Planter's Peanut covered glass jar. 11 1/2" H x 8" W. 2nd item – Lot of two Ontario Brand peanut butter tins, 1 lb. examples, overall general wear with oxidation. 3 3/4" H x 3 1/4" W. 3rd item: Old Mr Boston Fine Liquor tin advertising […]
Lot 687: Old Nashvillle candy store items
Three lithographed tin Peerless Maid candy canisters, circa 1930, and a wood-handled metal scoop with decorative pierced collar (probably 19th century) from the defunct Mitchell's Candy Store and Bakery, which operated on Union Streetin downtown Nashville from 1849 to the mid 20th century. Some wear to tins, one with old masking tape. Tins 10" H, […]
Lot 684: Knox News Sentinel & Bullova Advertising Signs
Knoxville News Sentinel Advertising thermometer, reverse painted art deco style face with inset weather thermometer. Reads "Jo Jo Says Read the Knoxville News Sentinel, In nearly every house". Overall very good condition with some oxidation to metal frame and thermometer face, slight losses to bottom reverse painting. 37" H x 12" W. Early to Mid […]
Lot 685: Lot of 3 Train Advertising Posters
Lot of three train advertising posters. 1st item – Train advertising poster by Griff Teller,depicting a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train, dated1937 and titled "Westward Bound, in the Mohawk Valley". Sight – 17" H x 23" W. Framed – 20-1/4" H x 26-3/8" W. 2nd item – Train advertising poster by Walter L Greene, depicting the […]
Lot 683: Westchester County Brewing Co. Sign, circa 1910
Westchester County Brewing Co. Sign, molded tin metal sign in the shape of a round belt with buckle that reads "Westchester County Brewing Co, Purity, Perfection, C-W-B". Molded sign attached to tin backplate which is enclosed by woodenscroll work and carved wooden frame. Very good condition. Circa 1910. Westchester County Brewing Co. was based in […]
Lot 681: Lot of 4 Bicycle Lanterns & Searchlights
Lot of 2 lanterns and 2 lights. 1ST ITEM: Bicycle lantern marked "The Neverout", manufactured by Rose Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia PA, USA; black, with grime, pitting to metal, 6 1/2" H x 3" W x 3 3/4" D; 2ND ITEM: Metal bicyclelantern marked "20th CENTURY MFG. Co", Good condition, 7 1/4" H x 3 […]
Lot 682: Heinz Soups Advertising Globe, early 20th century
Heinz Soups Advertising Globe, painted in colors of red, white and blue and depicting a butler carrying a bowl of soup and the phrase "We Serve Heinz Soups. Home 57 Style". Metal case shows rust. Images in very good condition. 16" dia. x7-1/2" D. Provenance: East Tennessee collection.
Lot 679: Lot of 2 Early Children's Bicycles
Lot of 2 Early Children's Bicycles. 1ST ITEM: One Child's 28" High Wheeler, metal body with wooden handle grips, missing seat, hard rubber rear tire, missing front rubber tire. 40" H x 37-3/4" L. Front wheel: 28-1/4" dia. and rear wheel: 10" dia. 2ND ITEM: One Child's Tricycle, metal body with 3 hard rubber wheels, […]
Lot 680: High Wheeler Bicycle, circa 1875
High Wheeler Bicycle with leather seat (unattached) on spring mechanism, front hand brake, old red paint on body, hard rubber tires. Condition: Some overall rust, left handlebar mostly missing, one pedal and small wheel bothunattached. 60" H X 55" W x 15-1/2" D. Large wheel: 56" diameter, small wheel: 18" diameter. Circa 1875. Provenance: East […]
Lot 677: Early Mergomobile Wooden Bicycle
19th c. Mergomobile, made in New England, all wooden bicycle with original red and yellow paint surface and manufacturer's metal plate label. Retains front plunger brake with wooden handle grip, hard rubber tires. Good condition, cable torear wheel present but broken. 59" L x 37" H. Circa 1880. Provenance: East Tennessee collection.