Vintage Advertising Signs Collection - Mixed Lot of 21 Retro Metal and Cardboard SignsLot DetailsQuantity: 21 pieces (confirmed count)Condition: Mixed - Used / Ex-DisplayDescriptionThis comprehensive collection comprises 21 vintage advertising signs spanning multiple decades and product categories, representing authentic Americana and mid-20th century commercial ephemera. The lot includes a diverse range of iconic brands and establishments, each piece offering distinct visual and historical appeal.Notable Items Include:• Route 66 Car Wash sign (pin-up girl imagery, embossed metal)• Hot Dogs "Best in Town" sign (15¢ pricing, vintage diner aesthetic)• Coca-Cola advertising (multiple variations, classic branding)• Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey sign (black and white vintage design)• Guinness beer sign (St. James's Gate Dublin, Ireland)• Indian Motorcycle sign (red and cream, classic motorcycle branding)• Harley-Davidson sign (vintage motorcycle memorabilia)• Ambrella branded sign• American motorcycle and automotive signage• "Sorry We're Closed" sign (vintage retail)• Hamburgers diner sign (retro typography)• Coca-Cola bottle sign (vintage beverage advertising)• Butterfly and botanical themed vintage sign• Rick beer sign (vintage brewery)• Pinup and nostalgic imagery signs• Various motorcycle and automotive-themed pieces• Vintage road map signage• USA 1884 commemorative sign• Additional mixed vintage advertising piecesMaterials and ConstructionSigns are constructed from period-appropriate materials including embossed metal, painted tin, cardboard, and lithographic printing. Many feature original paint and patina consistent with age and outdoor display. Metal signs show authentic rust and weathering. Cardboard pieces display period typography and colour schemes.Condition NotesThis is a used collection of vintage advertising signs. Pieces show authentic age-related wear including surface rust on metal signs, fading on painted surfaces, creasing on cardboard items, and general patina consistent with decades of storage or display. Some signs show edge damage, paint loss, or surface deterioration. No restoration has been performed; all pieces are presented in original condition. See photographs for detailed condition of individual items.Historical and Collectible ValueVintage advertising signs represent significant Americana and industrial design heritage. These pieces document mid-20th century commercial culture, brand evolution, and graphic design aesthetics. The collection spans automotive, beverage, hospitality, and motorcycle industries—all highly sought categories in vintage advertising collectables. Route 66 memorabilia, Coca-Cola signage, and motorcycle branding command particular collector interest. Pieces are suitable for themed interior design, man caves, vintage automotive shops, hospitality venues, or serious advertising memorabilia collectors.Lot CompositionMixed sizes ranging from small tabletop signs (approximately 20cm) to larger wall-mounted pieces (up to 60cm+). Variety of mounting options including hanging loops, wall brackets, and standalone presentation. Original mounting hardware present on most pieces.AuthenticityAll signs appear to be period originals based on materials, printing techniques, typography, and patina. No reproductions identified. Vintage advertising signs of this era are increasingly difficult to source in original condition.Sold as one complete lot. No splitting. Buyer to arrange suitable transport for 21 pieces of varying sizes and weights. Inspection strongly recommended prior to bidding. Photographs show representative condition across the collection.
Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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