General Store Advertising 2025-09-14 Auction - 355 Price Results - Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in ON - Page 8
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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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Miller's Soda Fine Flavors Sign: American. 1900s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Reference: Bruner, "Signs of Our Past", (p.17). 24" x 18". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401159). From the Don Titherington
1169: Miller's Soda Fine Flavors SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Jewelry & Watch Repairing Sign: American. 1920s. Die-cut double-sided porcelain (DSP). Hanging. Heavy shelving Jewelry and watch repair shops were a cornerstone of urban and small-town main streets in the early 20th century,
1170: Jewelry & Watch Repairing SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Ingersoll Dollar Watch Flange Sign: American. 1910s. Die-cut double-sided porcelain flange (DSPF). The Ingersoll Dollar Watch was a groundbreaking product in the world of timekeeping, offering mass-produced reliability for just one
1171: Ingersoll Dollar Watch Flange SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Ingersoll Watches Flange Sign: American. 1920s. Die-cut double-sided porcelain flange (DSPF). Ingersoll Watches, founded in 1892 by Robert and Charles Ingersoll in New York City, democratized timekeeping by introducing the first
1172: Ingersoll Watches Flange SignEst. CA$2,500-CA$3,000
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Canada Dry Beverages Sign: Canadian. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Founded in Toronto in 1904, Canada Dry rose to international prominence with its signature pale dry ginger ale. The beverage became popular in
1173: Canada Dry Beverages SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,000
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Green's Muscadine Punch Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Muscadine Punch soft drink was known for its distinct grape flavor derived from muscadine grapes, native to the American South. The drink stood out
1174: Green's Muscadine Punch SignEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Cleo Cola Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Reference: Petretti, "Soda Pop Collectibles Price Guide", (p.87). 12.5" x 27.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401250). From the
1175: Cleo Cola SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Niagara Punch Sign: Canadian. 1920s. Single-sided tin (SST). Marked, "The Thos. Davidson Mfg Co. Limited Montreal", lower right edge. 9.5" x 19.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401188). From the Don
1176: Niagara Punch SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Choc Chocolate Soda Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Marked, "The Burdick Company Inc. N.Y.", lower edge. 9.5" x 20". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #500545). From the Don
1177: Choc Chocolate Soda SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,000
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Hires Root Beer "Flapper Girl" Sign: American. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Hires Root Beer, first formulated in 1876 by Philadelphia pharmacist Charles E. Hires, was one of the earliest commercially produced root beers in
1178: Hires Root Beer "Flapper Girl" SignEst. CA$1,400-CA$1,600
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Hires Root Beer Josh Slinger "Soda Jerk" Sign: American. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Hires Root Beer, first formulated in 1876 by Philadelphia pharmacist Charles E. Hires, was one of the earliest commercially produced root beers in
1179: Hires Root Beer Josh Slinger "Soda Jerk" SignEst. CA$2,000-CA$3,000
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Solo Soda "Aviator" Vertical Sign: Canadian. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Marked, "General Steel Wares Limited", lower edge. 30" x 15". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401237). From the Don Titherington
1180: Solo Soda "Aviator" Vertical SignEst. CA$4,000-CA$6,000
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Pepsi-Cola "Obey That Impulse" Sign: Canadian. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Pepsi-Cola, launched in 1893 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham, grew into one of Coca-Cola’s biggest rivals thanks to its bright, sweet flavour. The
1181: Pepsi-Cola "Obey That Impulse" SignEst. CA$8,000-CA$10,000
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Dominion Pianos & Organs Framed Reverse Glass Sign: Bowmanville, Ontario. 1880s. Reverse on glass (ROG). Founded in Bowmanville, Ontario, in 1870, Dominion became one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of reed organs and upright pianos. The
1182: Dominion Pianos & Organs Framed Reverse Glass SignEst. CA$1,400-CA$1,600
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E.G. Thomas Organs Woodstock, Ontario Framed Lithograph: Woodstock, Ontario. 1890s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Founded by Edward G. Thomas in 1875, the E.G. Thomas Organ & Piano Co. quickly became one of Canada’s most respected organ
1183: E.G. Thomas Organs Woodstock, Ontario Framed LithographEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000
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Robin & Sadler Leather Belting Framed Lithograph: Montreal, Quebec. 1890s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Robin & Sadler was a Canadian manufacturer of leather belting used in factories, mills, and early power transmission systems. Founded in
1185: Robin & Sadler Leather Belting Framed LithographEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500
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Girard & Co. Cognac Framed Poster: French. 1920s. Lithographed paper over cardboard. Founded in the Cognac region of France, Girard & Co. was a producer of fine brandy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was exported to
1186: Girard & Co. Cognac Framed PosterEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Dow Brewery WWII-Era Framed Poster: Canadian. 1940s. Framed lithographed paper on cardboard. Founded in Montreal in 1790, Dow Brewery was one of the oldest and most influential beer producers in Canada. The company became a dominant
1187: Dow Brewery WWII-Era Framed PosterEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Labatt's Ale "Parlour Scene" Framed Lithograph: Canadian. 1920s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Founded in London, Ontario in 1847, Labatt grew from a small family-run brewery into one of Canada’s largest and most influential beer
1188: Labatt's Ale "Parlour Scene" Framed LithographEst. CA$1,000-CA$1,200
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Corby's Canadian Whisky Framed Lithograph: Canadian. 1910s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Founded in 1859 by Henry Corby in Belleville, Ontario, the Corby Distillery quickly grew from a small milling operation into one of the
1189: Corby's Canadian Whisky Framed LithographEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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H. F. Brading Brewery "Factory Scene" Framed Lithograph: Canadian. 1880s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Established in Ottawa in 1867, H. F. Brading Brewery became one of Canada’s most respected beer producers during the late 19th and early
1190: H. F. Brading Brewery "Factory Scene" Framed LithographEst. CA$2,500-CA$3,500
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Zig-Zag Cigarette Papers Calendar: French. 1900s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Founded in 1879 in France, Zig-Zag revolutionized rolling paper packaging with its interleaved booklet design. The company became a global leader in
1191: Zig-Zag Cigarette Papers CalendarEst. CA$600-CA$800
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Turkett's Orinoco Tobacco Sign: Hamilton, Ontario. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin over cardboard (ESST). 9.25" x 6.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #500563). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1192: Turkett's Orinoco Tobacco SignEst. CA$500-CA$700