Watch Signs and Advertising

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February 16, 2003, 21:50

Wynter Sturtevant

Watch Signs and Advertising

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

February 16, 2003, 23:14

Tom Seymour

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.

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February 19, 2003, 00:05

Wynter Sturtevant

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

February 19, 2003, 14:09

Lindell V. Riddle

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

February 19, 2003, 18:25

Aaron Bereiter

Nice stuff guys. Keep it coming.

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February 22, 2003, 11:17

Wynter Sturtevant

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

February 22, 2003, 16:24

Lindell V. Riddle

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

February 23, 2003, 17:11

R. J. Lucke

Early Illinois Factory Sign

February 25, 2003, 22:24

Tom Seymour

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

Tom Seymour
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March 07, 2003, 20:53

Fred R. Hougham

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

August 02, 2004, 18:13

Tom Seymour

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

August 02, 2004, 18:14

Tom Seymour

When opened, this is the left hand inside page.

August 02, 2004, 18:15

Tom Seymour

This is the right hand inside page.

August 02, 2004, 18:16

Tom Seymour

This is the back!

August 02, 2004, 22:08

R. J. Lucke

Tom,

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

Rhett

August 03, 2004, 15:36

Jack Davis

Tom,

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

Jack

August 06, 2004, 23:19

Jack Davis

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!