Memorabilia, Signs & Advertising

Canadian. Circa 1910. Rare. Dominion Tobacco Co., Montreal. 17.5" x 23.75". Edge mounting perforations. Typical shallow bends, scuffs and ...

Circa 1950. Single-sided painted tin. 14" x 8". Minor paint loss along the upper and lower edges. $100-200.

1925 edition. Full of advertising, maps and Canadian history. 759 Pages. 9.25" x 5.5" x 1.25". Complete with maps. No missing pages. ...

A. H Mils. Inscribed, "This Car bought from John Eaton, 1910". 8.5" x 6.5" sight, frame 10" x 8". Edge wear. Rust stre...

Canadian. Circa 1905. Brass badge stamped "Licensed Vehicle 277, Galt, Ont". 2.25" dia. Tarnished surface. $100-200.

Mostly Canadian. Circa 1920s. Eleven (11) pieces. Toronto Detective Agency, Victor 3HP Gasoline Engine, Fairbanks-Morse, Wettlaufer Bros, Harrison, Po

Three (3) Badges. 1924, 1927, 1928. Twelve (12) Ontario tokens in original paper envelope. Various sizes. Minor enamel loss to 1924 badge. $75-150.

Two (2) pieces. 1915, 1920. .75" dia. Minor brassing. $50-100.

Four (4) pieces. 1920, 1923, 1924,1928. Various sizes. 1923 badge exhibits enamel loss to the outer border. Minor brassing, enamel loss. $75-100.

Six (6) pieces. 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928. Various sizes. Complete. $10-200.

Four (4) pieces. 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928. Various sizes. Complete. $75-150.

The only year Ontario issued a porcelain license plate. Number "11221". Extensive enamel loss, edge wear and crazing. Exposed metal shows ...

The only year Ontario issued a porcelain license plate. Number "8639". A few scattered chips, mostly isolated near the mounting holes. No ...

Sixteen (16) badges. Circa 1950. One (1) suicide knob. 2.25" to 3.5" dia. Minor surface scratches, paint flaking. $100-200.

Two (2). Canvas-wrapped-cardboard. Matching pair, temporary markers issued in 1916 due to WWI-related metal shortage and increased demand. Once plate

Lights red in colour. Hangs from steel chain. 39" x 11" x 5.5". Acrylic case cracked along lower edge. The lower portion of the acryl...

Canadian. Circa 1950. 27.5" x 19.5". Edge wear, scattered surface marks. Minor creases and bends. $100-200.

Canadian. 19.75" x 27.5". Drilled mounting holes upper left and right corners. $100-200.

Canadian. Circa 1950. Marked, "P&M Orillia," lower right edge.13.5" x 59". Edge chips. Three added holes surrounded by chips...

Canadian. Circa 1945. Rare version. Marked, "V.E.P Ltd Orillia Ont/45" (Vilas Enamel Products) lower right edge. 32" x 3". Surfa...

Canadian. Single-sided. 27.5" x 20.25". Oxidation, creases and bends. Holes were applied. $150-250.

Probably Canadian. Circa 1930. Rare. Reverse-painted glass, baked-on graphics. Edge framed store window sign. 27.5" x 18". Surface loss to...

Cigars manufactured by G. Olmstead & Co. Each domino printed with promotional text. 6.5" x 2" x 1.5". Upper edge missing from box...

Five (5) pieces. 5.5" x 4" each. Crisp. Unused. $50-75.

Export Cigarettes Plain or Filter Tip. Marked, "Pat. Pending Mitchell Rubber Prod. Inc. Los Angeles California" and marked, "Distribu...

American. Circa 1900. Marked, "The Rock City Tobacco Company 13-90"; Made by Enterprise Mfg CO., Phila USA Pat Jan 20, 1885". 19"...

Cast iron. American. Replacement clock. 12.5” x 9.5” x 3”. Professional restoration to cast, lower left corner. Replacement clock. $300-500.

Canadian. Circa 1915. Rare. Frame embossed, "Sweet Caporal Cigarettes - The Purest Form in Which Tobacco Can Be Smoked" lower and upper ed...

14" x 6.5" x 6.5". Minor flake to upper rim (covered by lid). $600-800.

Canadian. Circa 1950. Single-sided tin. 47" x 17". Paint loss to upper left edge. Oxidization stains. Scuffs and scratches. $200-300.

Embossed. Horizontal version with image of John Collins character. 17.25" x 47.25". Oxidation, scuffs, shallow bends. Extra holes drilled ...

Marked, "Stout SIgn Co. St Louis, MO- Made in USA" lower left edge. 54.25" x 18". Minor touch up along right edge. $600-800.

American. Circa 1955. "Made in USA AMD Co." lower right edge. 30" x 12". Minor surface scratches. New old stock in original ship...

Canadian. Circa 1920. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd., St. Thomas Ontario" lower edge. 27" x 19.5". Advanced surface rust, ...

Circa 1940. Tri-fold counter stand-up or wall-mount. Material missing at corners.

French Canadian. Rare. Embossed. Raised edge. 38.25" 14.5". $1200-1500.

American. Circa 1920s. Embossed, lithographed tin palm push plate. Marked "B-20-26 - Made in USA", lower edge. 12" x 3". Scatter...

Canadian. Circa 1940. Rare. Rolled edge. The "orange" is textured porcelain to simulate the peel of an orange. Near perfect. A few faint s...

American. Circa 1948. Marked, "Made in USA, lower left, "Stout 10-48 (Oct, 1948)", lower right. 47" x 17". $1500-2000.

Canadian. Double-sided painted wood. Counter-mounted sign. Hand-painted plywood construction. From Elmira, Ontario. Base fitted with mounting flanges.

1950s. Single-sided scroll-cut wood. Hand-painted. 48" x 42" Minor, uniform paint loss. $400-600.

American. Circa 1920. Model 119. Wall-mounted. Koken Barber Supply Co., St. Louis Missouri. 41" x 11". Cracked glass cylinder. Re-porcelai...

American. Circa 1930. 2-sided wall-mounting sign. Marked by Chicago manufacturer, inner flange. 2' x 1'. $200-300.

Incised, W.D Allen Mfg Co. Patent Applied For, Chicago, New York USA. Base 7" x 7", Nozzle 12.5", 10" Height. Retains original s...

Circa 1942. Heavy die cut cardboard sign. Easel-back store display. 32" x 22". Exceptional condition. No fading, stain, or moisture-relate...

Circa 1950s. Lithographed tin. "First For Safety" slogan. "Firestone" logo is raised 0.5" off wall. 28.5" x 17.75"...

Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "Made by David A. McCowan, Toronto Canada," lower edge. 9" x 4.25" x 4". Generalized surface ...

Single-sided tin. Contoured surface. Marked, "The H.D Beach Co., Coshocton, Ohio"lower edge. 19.25" x 6.5". Minor surface wear i...

Two (2) signs. American. 17.75" x 11.75". New Old Stock. $100-200.

Rare. Marked, "Prairie City Oil Co., Winnipeg, Man, Calgary, Alta, Vancouver, BC". Front panel retains 90% surface, rear panel 60%, sides ...

Canadian. Circa 1961. In original tissue sleeve. Marked bottom right, “STMS-61” for St. Thomas Metal Signs. 12” x 16”. Very minor dimples near mountin

Canadian. Circa 1972. Two sided. Lithograph on steel. Marked, “3299 Barker Canada 72”. 22” x 30”. Minor flecks to surface. Retains original box. New o

American. Circa 1908. Figural cream separator wall mounted match holder. Advertising premium. Marked, "Pat July 28 1908 LT Savage NY New York, ...

Canadian. Circa 1960. Back-lit. Kitchener, Ontario. Marked, "Associated Advertising Products, Weston, Ontario" rear. 10.25" x 20"...

Canadian. Circa 1940. Incised letters. Galvanized can with original lid. Incised letters have been recently highlighted with red marker for display pu

Canadian. Circa 1930. Rare. Porcelain. 30.5" x 10.75" x 0.75". Minor loss surrounding the inner edge of the thermometer scale and upp...

Single-sided embossed tin. 13.75" x 1.5". Minor wear. $50-100.

Canadian. Circa 1950s. Aluminum mixing cup. Porcelain coated case with chrome accents. Marked, "Canadian Armature Works - Model "DM",...

Canadian. Circa 1940. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd., St. Thomas Ontario", lower edge. 28" x 19.5". Minor stain. Advanced ...

Lithographed tin. Inscribed, "Eat Zang's Ice Cream - Drink Zang's Snappy". 10.5" x 13.25" x 1". A few faint surface...

Canadian. Circa 1961. Double-sided. Marked, "STMS '61" (St. Thomas Metal Signs) lower edge, front and rear. 3' x 2'. Minor sur...

Wood-framed tin. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd, St Thomas Ontario", lower right edge. 3' x 2'. $400-600.

Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "Refrigerator-Type-S-44", "Canadian General Electric Co. Toronto Ontario Canada". 63" x 23.5&...

Thirtytwo (32) pieces. Various sizes. Flattened, with staples removed. Open tears, general wear. $50-75.

Canadian and American. Mostly new old stock, uncrowned. $100-200.

Single-sided porcelain. Marked, "Made in Canada 1948 P&M"(Orillia), lower left edge. 29" x 12". Exceptional colour and gloss...

Canadian. Circa 1948. "Made in Canada 1948 P&M" lower left edge. 29.25" x 12". Scattered minor porcelain chips and surface s...

American. Circa 1930. Marked, "Chas. W. Shonk Co, Chicago, Ill" lower right edge. 27.5" x 19.5". Uniform surface and blemishes w...

Canadian. Circa 1960. Two-sided porcelain, wall-mounted flange. Marked, "Made in Canada 1952 P&M (Orillia)", inner flange. 20" x ...

American. Marked, "Published by Wolf & Co., Philadelphia From Photo Copyright by DuPont, 1904" lower edge. 9.5" x 6.75". Ope...

American. Circa 1912. Rare. Shown in Petretti's book at $1000. 4" x 1.5" open. Retains some matches. Creases and general wear. $200-300.

American. Circa 1950s. Large sign and clock framed in decorative wire. 64.5" x 25.5" X 6.5". Minor surface loss to wire frame. Oxidiz...

American. Circa 1950. Fountain Service. Scattered porcelain chips and surface scratches.

American. Circa 1950. Marked, "AM-12-50" (Dec. 1950). 22" x 17" x 3". Fading, heavy paint wear along upper edges. A few sha...

American. Circa 1953. Marked, "AM 11-53" lower edge. 16.75" x 5.25". Minor surface scuffs. $300-500.

American. Circa 1960. Rolled edge. Marked "OIO - M-C-A 446", lower edge. 31.5" x 11.75". New old stock. $300-500.

Three (3). Two (2) 1 lb tins and one (1) 1/2 lb. can. Each retains correct embossed press-fit lid. 6" x 4" and 5" x 3". $200-300.

1lb tin with correct, embossed press-fit lid. 5" x 3.5". A few scattered scratches and shallow impressions. Advanced oxidation to lid and ...

Two (2). Both marked, “Thos. Davidson Montreal”. 7.5" x 4" x 4" and 7.25" x 4" x 4". Scattered surface blemished, scra...

Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "A. C Co. 31A 011," lower edge. 5.75" x 4.25" x 4.25". $300-400.

Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "A. C Co. 31A 011," lower edge. 3" x 4.25" x 4.25". $200-300.

Canadian. Circa 1950. Embossed. Marked, "GSW" (General Steel Wares) lower edge. 18" x 15.5". Surface rust along lower edge. $200...

Marked, "Made in Canada" lower left edge. 27" x 19". $250-350.

American. Circa 1910. Embossed text. Marked, "The American Art Works, Coshocton, Ohio," lower right edge. 19.75" x 2.75". Minor ...

Circa 1920s. Hand-painted wood-handled saw. 25" x 5.5". Minor wear to painted lettering. Untouched original condition. $150-250.

Canadian. CIrca 1920. Spelter. Mounted to stone plinth for display purposes. Originally mounted to the top of a 1920s wood stove. 13" x 7"...

6.25" x 6.25" x 4" Surface oxidation. $50-75.

Canadian. Circa 1950. Die-cut heavy lithographed metal. 25" x 35". Minor bends, creases. Scattered surface scratches. $200-300.

Canadian. Circa 1950. Marked "S.T.M.S" (St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd), lower right corner. 19.25" x 13.25. $200-300.

Circa 1960s. Tin litho sign. 17.5" x 18.25". $100-200.

Pyramid Brand. Alfred Rogers Limited, Toronto. Marked, "PAT. MARCH 16, 1915", "...IN USA. 38.5" x 8". Grommet and edge flak...

Canadian. Circa 1950s. Two-sided die-cut lithographed steel. "We Cut Keys". 32" x 14". Minor fading on one side. Retains all gro...

Canadian. Circa 1956. 2-sided. Marked, "P&M Orillia 56," lower right edge. 44" x 42". Scattered B marks with edge wear.$300-...

Circa 1950. Reverse-painted glass panel. The surface is "baked on", much like a gasoline globe lense. Intended to be fitted in a box and b...

Circa 1910. Marked, "Patented November 13th, 1909" rear. Embossed tin over cardboard. 29" x 18.75". $600-800.

English. Flange. “Sold at the sign of the sun”. Featured on the cover of Michael Bruner’s, “Signs of Our Past”. 28” x 18”. Professionally restored. Mi

English. Single Sided. Signed lower right, ”Brunton, Palmers Green, N1S”. 26” x 18”. Edge and corner flakes. Scuffs. No restoration. $600-800.

Single-sided celluloid-over-tin. Reverse is inscribed by Canada Bud employees to a retiring employee. 17" x 11". $200-300.

Canadian. Circa 1910. Tin-over-cardboard. Stamped, "Advertising Brokerage, Montreal" reverse. 17.25" x 11.25". Mounting perforat...

Canadian. Illuminated box sign. "Imperial Whiskey by Hiram Walker". 15" x 5" x 3.5". Functions properly. No cracks to plast...