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1950s highway sign school bus stop ahead 1940s road black on yellow embossed

January 2, 2023 admin

24 by 24 inch yellow diamond SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD caution sign. The sign is from the 1940s or 1950s or so, and features a non-standard font set. The sign is claimed to be from New Jersey, but alas nothing is present to substantiate that. Carpooling sticker, with a graphic of a tiger, is present. Condition is as shown in the photos. Sign is black on yellow paint, with an embossed border and printed legend. It lies completely straight and flat with original paint as seen in the photos. Patina is commensurate with its service. Signs guaranteed old, original, authentic. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Home Décor\Plaques & Signs”. The seller is “agentsteel53″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Pattern: Road Sign
Shape: Polygon
Size: Medium
Color: Multicolor
Material: Steel
Additional Parts Required: No
Subject: Vehicles
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Unbranded
Personalize: No
Mounting: Door Mounted, Free Standing, Hanging, Wall Mounted
Type: Traffic & Road Signs
Department: Adults, Teens, Kids
Style: Vintage/Retro
Theme: America, Bar & Club, Barber Shop, Barn, Café & Bistro, Cars & Vehicles, Caution & Safety, Cities & Destinations, Diner, Fun & Curiosity, Landmarks, Landscape, Numbers & Letters, Restaurant & Kitchen, Retro & Lounge, Transportation, Travel, Vehicles
Features: Decorative, Indoor, Ready To Hang
Room: Any Room, Attic, Basement, Bedroom, Cloakroom, Den, Dining Room, Entryway, Foyer, Garage, Guestroom, Indoor, Kitchen, Living Room, Lounge, Office, Patio, Porch, Shop, Study, Mudroom, Sunroom, Terrace, Trailer, Utility/Laundry Room, Workshop

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Kansas US highway 160 route marker and arrow road sign PAIR 1950s 1960s shield

December 27, 2022 admin

Two Kansas highway signs: 16 by 16 inch US route 160, and 13 by 8 inch advance (“elbow”) arrow, up and to the left. The route marker has the smooth engineer grade 3M sheeting, while the arrow has the older beaded Silver Scotchlite (feels like 400 grit sandpaper) reflective sheeting. Condition is as shown in the photos. Signs are screen printed, on reflective material, on steel. They lie completely straight and flat, with patina commensurate with their service. Signs guaranteed old, original, authentic. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Home Décor\Plaques & Signs”. The seller is “agentsteel53″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Origin: United States
Pattern: Road Sign
Shape: Square
Color: Multicolor
Material: Aluminum
Additional Parts Required: No
Subject: Vehicles
Mounting: Ceiling Mounted, Door Mounted, Free Standing, Hanging, Wall Mounted
Personalize: No
Brand: Unbranded
Department: Unisex Kids, Teens, Adult
Type: Traffic & Road Signs
Style: Vintage/Retro
Theme: Bar & Club, Cars, Cars & Vehicles, Caution & Safety, Cities, Cities & Destinations, Streets & Road Maps, Topographical & Souvenir, Transportation, Vehicles
Features: Commemorative, Decorative, Indoor, Outdoor
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Room: Man Cave, Any Room, Basement, Den, Garage
Engraved: No

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Speed Limit 10 highway road traffic sign 1950s NOS unused embossed steel HDOS

December 18, 2022 admin

18 by 24 inch SPEED LIMIT 10 highway sign. The sign dates to the early 1950s or so. It is one of the last non-reflective stamped signs made before reflective materials became prevalent starting around 1953. Condition is as shown in the photos. Sign is roll-coated black embossed highlights on white background, on steel. It lies completely straight and flat, and is completely unused – New Old Stock. Signs guaranteed old, original, authentic. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Home Décor\Plaques & Signs”. The seller is “agentsteel53″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Origin: United States
Pattern: Road Sign
Shape: Polygon
Color: Multicolor
Material: Steel
Additional Parts Required: No
Subject: Vehicles
Mounting: Door Mounted, Free Standing, Hanging, Wall Mounted
Personalize: No
Brand: Unbranded
Department: Adults, Teens, Kids
Type: Traffic & Road Signs
Style: Vintage/Retro
Theme: America, Bar & Club, Barber Shop, Barn, Café & Bistro, Cars & Vehicles, Caution & Safety, Cities & Destinations, Diner, Fun & Curiosity, Landmarks, Landscape, Numbers & Letters, Restaurant & Kitchen, Retro & Lounge, Transportation, Travel, Vehicles
Features: Decorative, Indoor, Ready To Hang
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Room: Any Room, Attic, Basement, Bedroom, Cloakroom, Den, Dining Room, Entryway, Foyer, Garage, Guestroom, Indoor, Kitchen, Living Room, Lounge, Office, Patio, Porch, Shop, Study, Mudroom, Sunroom, Terrace, Trailer, Utility/Laundry Room, Workshop
Engraved: No
Vintage: Yes

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Fiji taxi license plate AB 670 1950s 1960s white on red

December 6, 2022 admin

Very nice unrestored 100% original Fiji license plate. 1940s to 1970s – probably near the end of that range. White legend on red background. Completely straight and flat, with excellent original paint as seen in the photos. UK-style plate with plastic letters riveted onto a red background. Fresh out of the barn! Plates guaranteed old, authentic, and – if applicable – compliant with YOM regulations of the state of their issue. Always wear your seatbelt. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Home Décor\Plaques & Signs”. The seller is “agentsteel53″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Type: Sign
Brand: Unbranded
Style: Vintage/Retro
Theme: 1960s
Material: Steel
Subject: Vehicles
Shape: Rectangle
Pattern: license plate
Room: Any Room, Basement, Den, Man Cave, Garage
Features: Embossed
Personalize: No
Additional Parts Required: No
Color: Multicolor
Department: Unisex Kids, Teens, Adult
Mounting: Ceiling Mounted, Door Mounted, Free Standing, Hanging, Wall Mounted
Engraved: No

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1950s Vintage Indian Lady Remy Snow Face Powder Advertising Metal Sign Board S85

October 17, 2022 admin

1950s Vintage Indian Lady Remy Snow Face Powder Advertising Metal Sign Board S85. S ize- 8 Inches (Length) x 12 Inches (Breadth). You will definitely love it. Wear & tear as visible. See photos for more details & actual condition as photos are also part of description. We don’t sell reproductions. Item offered is not a reproduction in any manner. Please note that the color of the items may vary slightly due to lighting during photo shooting or the monitors display. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69″. The seller is “treasure_artefact” and is located in this country: IN. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Remy
Type of Advertising: Sign
Color: Multi-color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Featured Refinements: Vintage Advertising Sign
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-69
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
Modified Item: No

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Vintage 1950’s RCA Radio Electron Tubes 19 Metal Display Sign COMPLETE/NICE

October 8, 2022 admin

For your consideration a vintage 1950’s display. The piece is made of metal with removable glass jars. Glass is all good with no chips or cracks. It measures 18″ in width by 18 1/2″ in height by 3 in depth. An excellent addition to any collection or if you just want to own a really neat old display. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69″. The seller is “oldjunque74″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Type of Advertising: Sign
Original/Reproduction: Original

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Large Vintage 1950s RC Royal Crown Cola Soda Pop Metal Picnic Cooler WithTray Sign

October 5, 2022 admin

For your consideration a vintage 1950’s cooler. The cooler is made of metal and the lettering is embossed. It measures overall 18″ in width by 19″ in height by 13. Please examine pictures for condition. An excellent addition to any collection or if you just want to own a really neat old cooler. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69″. The seller is “oldjunque74″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Original/Reproduction: Original

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Vintage 1950’s Tops Sweet Snuff Metal Sign

August 13, 2022 admin

Vintage 1950’s Tops Sweet Snuff Metal Advertisement Sign. Approximately 17 3/4″ x 11 2,4″. Has a hole in each corner for hanging. These are vintage so it does show some signs of rust around the edges and some scuffs etc. Last two pictures show what I mean. Over all great condition just be aware it isn’t brand new and flawless. If interested check out my other two similar snuff sign listings. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69″. The seller is “ladybug-t” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Brand: Tops
Type of Advertising: Sign
Date of Creation: 1950’s Or Before
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-69
Modified Item: No

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Rare Vintage 1950’s Ace Hardware Store Ashtray Trash Can Waste Basket Metal Sign

August 7, 2022 admin

For your consideration a vintage can. The can is made of metal. The top ashtray is removable. It measures 10 1/2″ in diameter by 19 1/2″ in height. An excellent addition to any collection or if you just want to own a really neat old can. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69″. The seller is “oldjunque74″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Type of Advertising: Sign
Original/Reproduction: Original

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Vintage 1950’s Mobil Mobilubrication Embossed Porcelain Metal Sign COMPLETE/NICE

August 6, 2022 admin

For your consideration a vintage 1950’s sign. The letters are embossed with a porcelain finish. Tallest letters measure 18 in height. Complete and in very nice condition. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69″. The seller is “oldjunque74″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, China, Korea, South, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Type of Advertising: Sign
Original/Reproduction: Original

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