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Classic Cars and Automobiliana

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 109

Collection Of Automobile Service Signs

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Collection Of Automobile Service Signs, Early To Mid 20th Century,
One embossed single-sided tin Lacquerwax sign. Has graphic of product and an antique car. Text reads: Motorists Relax with Lacquerwax | Liquid Wax Combined With a Harmless Cleaner | 5 Times Faster And Easier To Apply | Lasts Twice As Long . . .

One single-sided tin sign for Delco Lovejoy Shock Absorbers. Text reads: for Riding Comfort Safety Economy Refill Every 10000 Miles with Genuine Delco Fluid. Has a graphic of a hand and mileage counter.

One tin lithograph thermometer sign advertising for Hot-Shot Boil Resistant Anti-Freeze. Original thermometer is present and in working order. Text reads: Be Economical Use Boil Resistant Hot-Shot Anti-Freeze Less Evaporation …..No Rust. Marked: St. Thomas Metal Signs, LTD. St. Thomas, Ont. 7075.

One double-sided Ilco Keys Made Here sign in the shape of a key.

Largest dimensions: H: 32 x W: 14 in.

Proceeds to benefit the Summit County Humane Society and The American Cancer Society.

Condition

Lacquerwax sign has some losses to paint at edges of sign and on some of the raised letters and raised graphics. Grime and discoloration to sign as well as signs of wear and use. Delco Lovejoy sign has some scratches and paint loss to the surface of the sign. Hot-Shot sign has significant fading, surface scratches, paint loss and bends in metal at the base of the sign. Ilco sign exhibits surface scratches and minor paint loss. All signs in this lot have some areas of paint loss, wear, grime and use commensurate with age. Gray’s Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

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From a private NE Ohio single-owner collection.