General Store Advertising 2025-09-14 Auction - 355 Price Results - Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in ON - Page 7
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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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Orange Crush "Tacker" Sign: American. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Orange Crush was created in 1911 by Clayton J. Howell, who developed a process that used real orange pulp to intensify the drink’s flavour.
1145: Orange Crush "Tacker" SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Orange Julep "Tacker" Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST) with folded edges. Reference: Petretti, "Soda Pop Collectibles Price Guide", (p.86). Marked, "The Donaldson Art Sign Co. Covington, KY.", lower right
1146: Orange Julep "Tacker" SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Mission Orange Soda Sign: American. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Mission Orange was introduced in California in 1935 and quickly gained popularity for its bright, citrus-forward flavor and bold branding. It became
1147: Mission Orange Soda SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Sun Crest "Orange Man" Sign: American. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Marked, "Robertson-Dualife-Springfield, Ohio", lower left. 11.5" x 27.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401181). From the Don
1148: Sun Crest "Orange Man" SignEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500
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Grape Ola "It's REAL Grape" Sign: American. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Grape Ola was a mid-century fruit soda brand that emphasized “real grape” flavour, aligning with the era’s trend toward bold,
1149: Grape Ola "It's REAL Grape" SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,000
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NuGrape Soda "Made With Welch's Grape Juice" Sign: American. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). This sign boasts a rare co-branding with Welch’s Grape Juice- a pairing that captured the imagination of consumers in the mid-20th century.
1150: NuGrape Soda "Made With Welch's Grape Juice" SignEst. CA$1,400-CA$1,600
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Brownie Chocolate Soda "Tacker" Sign: American. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Brownie Chocolate Soda, launched in the 1920s, offered a rich, chocolatey alternative to standard sodas, catering to those with a sweet tooth.
1151: Brownie Chocolate Soda "Tacker" SignEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000
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Whistle Soda "Thirsty? Just Whistle" Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Whistle Soda, founded in St. Louis in 1925, became a beloved regional brand for its sweet, refreshing flavours. Its slogan, “Thirsty? Just
1152: Whistle Soda "Thirsty? Just Whistle" SignEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000
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Big Chief Soda Water Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). The Big Chief brand started in the early 1900s with alternative flavours outside of Cola. Flavours such as Strawberry, Orange, Creme soda, Lemon and
1153: Big Chief Soda Water SignEst. CA$4,000-CA$6,000
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R&G Corsets Framed Lithograph: American. 1910s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Founded in the mid-19th century, Roth & Goldschmidt was a leading New York-based corset manufacturer that helped industrialize American
1154: R&G Corsets Framed LithographEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Good-Will Soap Framed Lithograph: American. 1890s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Marked, on frame. Lithograph marked, "Armstrong & Co. Lith. Boston", lower edge. 32.75" x 19" x 1.5". From the Don Titherington Collection.
1155: Good-Will Soap Framed LithographEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Comfort Soap Framed Lithograph: Canadian. 1900s. Framed lithographed paper. Marked, "Montreal Lithographing Co Limited", lower centre edge. Signed, "Geo. L. Davies. 1904", lower right. 25" 17.75" x 1". From the Don Titherington
1157: Comfort Soap Framed LithographEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Dingman's Electric Soap Framed Lithograph: American. 1880s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Founded in Toronto in 1884 by Archibald Dingman under Pugsley, Dingman & Co., Electric Soap was among Canada’s earliest branded household
1158: Dingman's Electric Soap Framed LithographEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed Lithograph: Canadian. 1900s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Sweet Caporal was introduced in the late 19th century and became one of the most popular cigarette brands in North America. It is best
1159: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed LithographEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed Cardboard Poster: Canadian. 1910s. Lithographed paper on cardboard. Originally launched in the 1880s, Sweet Caporal became one of North America’s most enduring cigarette brands. Known for its widespread
1160: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed Cardboard PosterEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes "Majorette" "Roll Down" Lithograph: Canadian. 1910s. Lithographed paper. Sweet Caporal was one of Canada’s most recognized cigarette brands throughout the 20th century, known for its smooth, consistent blend and wide
1161: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes "Majorette" "Roll Down" LithographEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed Lithograph: Canadian. 1920s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Sweet Caporal was one of the earliest mass-marketed cigarette brands in North America, originally introduced by Kinney Brothers and later
1162: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed LithographEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed Lithograph: Canadian. 1910s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Launched in the late 19th century, Sweet Caporal became one of the most recognizable cigarette brands in North America. It was closely
1163: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Framed LithographEst. CA$3,000-CA$4,000
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Early Mather Brothers Company Sign: American. 1920s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Marked, "Enamelled Steel Sign Co. 12 State St. Chicago", lower right edge. 8" x 60". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401134). From the
1164: Early Mather Brothers Company SignEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Early Cigarettes Strip Sign: American. 1910s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). 5" x 18.25". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #500576). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1165: Early Cigarettes Strip SignEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Early Films Developing Sign: American. 1920s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). 15" x 53.5" x 1". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401270). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1166: Early Films Developing SignEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Early Soda & Cigars 6' Sign: American. 1920s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). 8" x 77". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401154). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1167: Early Soda & Cigars 6' SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,200
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Grocery Store "Your Food Kept Fresh - Cold - Clean" Sign: American. 1940s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). This phrase typified the postwar shift toward refrigeration and sanitary food handling in retail grocery stores. As home refrigerators become
1168: Grocery Store "Your Food Kept Fresh - Cold - Clean" SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,200