General Store Advertising 2025-09-14 Auction - 355 Price Results - Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in ON - Page 2
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General Store Advertising

Miller & Miller?s General Store Advertising features exclusively the collection of long-time collector Don Titherington. Over the course of decades Don curated the best examples he could find. Don collected what he calls ?the big three?: porcelain, tin, and paper under glass. He upgraded certain signs once, twice, even three times before finding the examples you?ll find in the catalogue. Don used a very specific set of criteria when adding a sign to his collection. His qualifiers included advertisements containing outmoded prices, slogans and captions, products (or over-sized products) featured, and more. The Titherington Collection was decades in the making - a treasure trove for any advertising collector. Genres include tobacco, soda, dairy, gas/oil and more. The collection spans the colourful lithographs of the Victorian era through to the embossed tin soda verticals of the 1950s and 1960s. As you scroll, take time to enjoy the art of great advertising, as Don did for all those years
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NuGrape Soda Serving Tray: American. 1920s. Lithographed tin. NuGrape, launched in 1921 in Atlanta, Georgia, was one of the first grape-flavoured sodas to achieve widespread popularity. Known for its intense, juicy flavour,
1024: NuGrape Soda Serving TrayEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Parfay Soda Serving Tray: American. 1920s. Lithographed tin. Reference: Petretti, "Soda Pop Collectibles Price Guide", (p.163). 3.5" x 10.5" x 1.25". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #500538). From the Don
1025: Parfay Soda Serving TrayEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Cristo Ginger Ale Serving Tray: American. 1920s. Lithographed tin. Reference: Petretti, "Soda Pop Collectibles Price Guide", (p.110). Marked lower edge, "American Art Works Coshocton, O." 13.25" Dia x 1.25". Authenticated by The
1026: Cristo Ginger Ale Serving TrayEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale Countertop Sign: American. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1901, Buffalo Rock is one of the oldest continuously operating independent soda bottlers in the United States.
1027: Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale Countertop SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale Countertop Sign: American. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1901, Buffalo Rock is one of the oldest continuously operating independent soda bottlers in the United States.
1028: Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale Countertop SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Chamberlain and Lafayette Cigars Tabletop Display: Canadian. 1910s. Embossed lithographed tin display. Marked, "The Thos Davidson Mfg Co. Limited, Montreal", lower edge. 9" x 6" x 6". From the Don Titherington Collection.
1029: Chamberlain and Lafayette Cigars Tabletop DisplayEst. CA$800-CA$1,200
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Bear Wheel Alignment Cast Iron Paper Weight: American. 1940s. Cast iron. Bear Wheel Alignment was a leader in automotive service equipment, founded in the early 20th century in Rock Island, Illinois. Their precision wheel alignment tools helped
1030: Bear Wheel Alignment Cast Iron Paper WeightEst. CA$200-CA$300
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L.O. Grothe & Co. Boston Cigar Cast Iron Ashtray: Montreal, Quebec. 1890s. Cast iron. L.O. Grothe & Co. was a prominent cigar and real estate business in Montreal, established by Louis-Ovide Grothé, a descendant of a German immigrant who
1031: L.O. Grothe & Co. Boston Cigar Cast Iron AshtrayEst. CA$200-CA$300
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L. O. Grothe & Co. Peg Top & Boston Cigars Cast Iron Clock: Canadian. 1910s. Cast iron case. L.O. Grothe & Co. was a prominent cigar and real estate business in Montreal, established by Louis-Ovide Grothé, a descendant of a German immigrant who arrived
1032: L. O. Grothe & Co. Peg Top & Boston Cigars Cast Iron ClockEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500
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C. F. Blanke Tea & Coffee Co., St. Louis Clock: American. 1890s. Figural cast iron. The C.F. Blanke Tea & Coffee Company, founded in St. Louis in the late 19th century, was a household name in the Midwest for its flavourful blends. Blanke’s
1033: C. F. Blanke Tea & Coffee Co., St. Louis ClockEst. CA$500-CA$700
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Freundlich The Clothier Liberty Bell Clock: American. 1890s. Figural cast iron. Marked, "Golden Novelty Mfg. Co.", on dial. Stamped, "Made By Golden Nov. Mfg. Co. Chicago", on case back and in casting, 13" x 10" x 3". From the Don Titherington
1034: Freundlich The Clothier Liberty Bell ClockEst. CA$500-CA$700
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Cherry Drips Figural Advertising Clock: American. 1890s. Painted and copper flashed cast iron case. Embossed, "A. Bauer & Co Chicago", on front. Embossed, "Design Pat Apld For.", reverse. 12.5" x 9" x 2". From the Don Titherington
1035: Cherry Drips Figural Advertising ClockEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Abbotts Deluxe Ice Cream Curb Sign: Canadian. 1930s. Two embossed single-sided tin (ESST) signs in a curb frame. Overall: 32.75" x 21" x 22". Panel: 27" x 19". From the Don Titherington Collection.
1036: Abbotts Deluxe Ice Cream Curb SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,200
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Royal Ice Cream Sign: Canadian. Guelph, Ontario. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd. St. Thomas Ont", lower edge. Frame: 38.75" x 26.5" x 1". Authenticated by The Authentication
1037: Royal Ice Cream SignEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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McCann's Ice Cream "Kewpie" Sign: American. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Featuring a whimsical “Kewpie” mascot—a cherubic character used to evoke charm and childhood nostalgia. The branding emphasizes
1038: McCann's Ice Cream "Kewpie" SignEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Quaker Ice Cream "Rose O'Neill Kewpie Art" Sign: American. 1930s. Single-sided tin (SST). Quaker Ice Cream was a regional dairy brand active in the early 20th century, known for its quality cream-based desserts and clever advertising. Its
1039: Quaker Ice Cream "Rose O'Neill Kewpie Art" SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,000
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Wiseman Farms Ice Cream Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). 28" x 19.75". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401244). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1040: Wiseman Farms Ice Cream SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,000
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Shoemaker’s Dairy, Kitchener Ice Cream Sign: Kitchener, Ontario. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd. St. Thomas Ont", lower edge. 36" x 24". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401149).
1041: Shoemaker’s Dairy, Kitchener Ice Cream SignEst. CA$1,000-CA$1,400
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Wings Virginia Cigarettes Sign: Canadian. 1940s. Single-sided tin (SST). Raised edge. Illustrated on the back cover of "Canadian Country Store Collectibles (2nd Edition) Locke". Marked, "Standard Adv. Co. Coshocton, O", lower edge.
1043: Wings Virginia Cigarettes SignEst. CA$600-CA$800
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Coca-Cola "Glamour Girl" 5 Foot Sign: American. 1940s. Self-framed single-sided tin (SST). Marked, "A.A.W. - 5 2" & "Made in U.S.A.", lower edge. 32" x 56". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401220). From the Don
1044: Coca-Cola "Glamour Girl" 5 Foot SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Philip Morris Cigarettes "Safety First" Poster: American. 1940s. Lithographed paper over cardboard. Founded in London in 1847, Philip Morris became one of the most powerful tobacco companies in the world, best known for iconic brands like Marlboro
1045: Philip Morris Cigarettes "Safety First" PosterEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Target Cigarette Tobacco Banner: American. 1920s. Lithographed cloth. Marked, "Grinnell Litho Co. Inc. N.Y." & "Reg. No. 16", lower edges. 29.5" x 63.5". From the Don Titherington Collection.
1046: Target Cigarette Tobacco BannerEst. CA$400-CA$600
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London Life Cigarettes Framed Cardboard Sign: American. 1930s. Lithographed paper over cardboard. 20.75" x 17.75 x 1". From the Don Titherington Collection.
1047: London Life Cigarettes Framed Cardboard SignEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Fore' n' Aft Tobacco Framed Lithograph: American. 1910s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Marked, "H.J, Peck, 08", lower right. 34.5" x 25". From the Don Titherington Collection.
1048: Fore' n' Aft Tobacco Framed LithographEst. CA$500-CA$700