Good evening,

One of my favorite areas of collecting (besides tools ) is advertising, signs and some paper.

I've been cleaning house and thought I'd post a few things. I hope others will take a moment to post some goodies.

This first one is a tin Hamilton sign. It looks better in person, I still haven't figured out how to take good pictures.

Wynter

Wynter, I think the old advertising signs, ads etc. are very interesting. Thanks for posting this one. I'll be looking forward to the rest.

NAWCC #41293
Internet Horology Chapter #104
IHC Exec.V.P.

Here's an early two sided sign on wood. It's on a single board that's 14 wide. I can't recall the correct name of the painting style; it's got sand mixed with the paint.

Hendrickson

The story is that it came from the Kansas area and settled in Turlock California sometime in the 1930’s.

Wynter

Bronze Plaque, Point of Sale Display. Dimensions: 3.5" high, 10 inches wide, .25" thick.

Nice stuff guys. Keep it coming.

Aaron Bereiter
NAWCC# 156432
Very Proud IHC Charter Member
We rise highest when we stoop to help others.

Ralph

I like the style of the Watch and jewlery repaired sign. Is it painted on wood?

Here's one I might have posted last year. It's reverse painted on glass. Waltham

I'll try to get some more up tonight.

Wynter

Wynter, great topic, glad you thought of it... and you know that Waltham Sign reminded me of this one...

Heavy Framed Glass Gold-Leaf and Black Reverse-Painted Sign 24" high, 36" wide

Early Illinois Factory Sign

This is a 1925 ad for a New Haven alarm clock and watch.

Tom Seymour
NAWCC #41293
IHC #104
IHC Exec.V.P.

heres an illinois watch sign to add to your display.
regards
fred

I found this interesting ad for Elgin watches bought on time. The first payment is only a dime!!

When opened, this is the left hand inside page.

This is the right hand inside page.

This is the back!

Tom,

Very cool item that I've not seen before. Thanks for sharing.

Rhett

Tom,

I love that piece! Here is some Elgin ephemera that is the size of a standard business card.

Jack

I hate to see this thread languish without further participation. Let's keep it alive with more interesting ephemera.

Here is a photo engravure of the Elgin Watch Factory. I liked it so much that I spent 10 times as much having it framed with archival backing as I paid for it!

Jack

A few Columbus Watch Co. advertising cards

Fronts ...



and rears ...



Fred

"Waltham Watches", about the size of a business card ...



Fred

Hamilton celluloid booklets, American flag versions ...



Fred

"Hamilton Watches", sugar-bowl ...



close-up of crest ...



Fred

"Ball watches", business card ...



Fred