![Ford Garage, Ancaster, Ontario Lighted Dealer Sign: Dundas, Ontario. Late 1920s. Double-sided painted galvanized sheet metal with milk (opal) glass letters. Hundreds of painstaking hours of craftsmanship resulted in this unique early 20th-century trade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5913/331361/178723565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716914558)
Trade Signs
![Ford Garage, Ancaster, Ontario Lighted Dealer Sign: Dundas, Ontario. Late 1920s. Double-sided painted galvanized sheet metal with milk (opal) glass letters. Hundreds of painstaking hours of craftsmanship resulted in this unique early 20th-century trade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5913/331361/178723565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716914558)
![Trade Sign: Large wooden painted two sided trade sign "A WALLINGTON & SON BLACKSMITH…". 15" x 96".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210383_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![5c CIGAR & BAYER ASPRIN TRADE SIGNS: Both oversized trade signs. Both in good condition. Ages unknown. Largest 34" Excellent](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/329920/177882959_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715720689)
![1890's A. Metzger Horseshoeing Wood Trade Sign: Double Sided Turn of the Century Horseshoeing Wood Trade Sign. The Front Side Very Clear and Legible with the perfect amount of Patina and Scroll Graphic and even a Face!. The Back is faded and must h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8506/331877/179030712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717180536)
![Padair Revolving Barber Pole: Red White and blue revolving porcelain standing barber pole with lighted top. 80"h x 16"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1145/332233/179184004_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717393928)
![Trade Sign: Early painted wooden trade sign "WASH ROOM". 5" x 32".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210212_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Iconic Bob's Big Boy Statue: Bob's Big Boy cast aluminum statue holding a big boy burger. 42"h x 30"w x 16"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1145/332233/179184054_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717393928)
![Trade Sign: Painted wooden carved trade sign "Arnold Grimbaldesten / BOGGART HOLE FARM / FRESH HEN & DUCK EGGS". 14" x 60".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![GILBERT & LAWRENCE COPPERSMITHS TEAPOT TRADE SIGN: C. 1877 large wooden hand-painted teapot trade sign for Gilbert & Lawrence, Coppersmiths. Very rare and unique piece. CONDITION: There is possibly old repaint to the teapot and an old repair on the ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/249/328927/177301897_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715094232)
![Sneaker Trade Sign: Large composition sneaker trade sign "BATA BULLETS". 24" L., 13" Ht..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210467_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Needlecraft Trade Sign, 19th century: "Williams Needlecraft" Trade Sign, 19th centurypainted wood, double-sided, signed "Gus Hale".25 3/4 x 20 in. (65.4 x 50.8 cm.)Provenance: Property of a South Shore, Long Island collector.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2331/330924/178447864_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716556094)
![Group of (2) Wood Advertising Items: Group of (2) Wood Advertising Itemsto include: clothespin trade sign; and expandable drying rack, possibly a salesman sample, of semicircle form when fully expanded.Clothespin 18”l; drying rack](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2331/330924/178447948_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716556094)
![1940'S COCA COLA PORCELAIN BUTTON ADVERTISING SIGN: Circa 1940's Coca Cola Porcelain Advertising Button Steel Sign. 36" Diameter. Buyer's Pr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485772_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![BIG 1941 DRINK COCA COLA ADVERTISING SIGN: Rare 1941 Drink Coca Cola Metal Advertising Sign. Depicting a Glamorous Couple. Embossed Deco Edge. Height 32" x Thickness .25" x Length 56"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485771_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![WOODEN PAINTED TRADE SIGN OF BULL: Dated 1848. Original chain and bracket with early nails. Hand-wrought metal bracket 25" long. No damage or repairs. Condition: (Excellent) Dimensions: Sign: 13" x 3 - 1/4" x 20".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/249/328927/177301899_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715094232)
![WOODEN HORSE HEAD TRADE SIGN W/ HORSE HAIR MANE: Mouth of horse head is articulated and opens. Horse head has glass eyes and holes for ears, but ears are missing. Moderate wear and chippig of paint. Condition: Dimensions: 27" x 7" x 20".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/249/328927/177301898_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715094232)
![METAL GLOEKLERS BUTCHER TRADE SIGN: Metal Gloeklers Butcher Shop meat rack sign, dated 1889. Six hooks for meat. Painted bull on top with wear. Condition: (Excellent) Dimensions: 36" x 3 - 1/2" x 19 - 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/249/328927/177301900_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715094232)
![Trade Sign: Early painted wooden trade sign "TOURISTS & SALESMEN". 20" x 48".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210732_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![1900's New Home Sewing Machine Wood Trade Sign: Exeptional Trade sign with New Home Dog Graphic, Wood Sign Privelage Panel for Mankato Minn. Measures: 42" x 5 1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8506/331877/179030704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717180536)
![Maritimes Barber Pole Trade Sign: Canadian. 1920s. Painted wood. Hand Made barber Pole found in PEI but made by Cyril Roche in Lockeport Nova Scotia. 42.25" x 3" x 6". From the Jon Church Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5913/331363/178723867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716839516)
![Folk Art Wooden Hat Trade Sign: Large folk art wooden polychrome painted hat trade sign. 30" x 25 1/2", 6" Ht..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Trade Sign: Early painted wooden trade sign "BLACK POND CAMP.". 7 1/2" x 42".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210214_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Trade Sign: Heavy gauge sheet metal trolley or subway type sign. Two sided "BROADWAY and VEDDERS CROSSING". 13 1/2" x 24".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
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Trade signs on the menu at Route 32 auction, May 20-21
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Route 32 Auctions’ Country Store & More Auction, scheduled for Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, will feature 500 lots each day reflecting an eclectic mix of country store collectibles, salesman’s sample oddities, advertising items and more. The auction starts at 10 am on both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding […]
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Jasper52 serves up Americana, folk art and outsider art, June 29
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