General Store Advertising 2025-09-14 Auction - 355 Price Results - Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in ON - Page 9
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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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Empire Tobacco Co. Great West Tobacco Sign: Granby, Quebec. 1910s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). The Empire Tobacco Company was a firm based in Granby, Quebec that marketed the Great West Tobacco line to reflect strength, independence, and
1193: Empire Tobacco Co. Great West Tobacco SignEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Dominion Trumps Tobacco Sign: Canadian. 1910s. Single-sided tin (SST). Marked, "Dominion Tobacco Co. Montreal", lower edge. 24" x 17.75". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401252). From the Don Titherington
1194: Dominion Trumps Tobacco SignEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Stag Chewing Tobacco Sign: Canadian. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Marked, "15801", lower left edge. 17.5" x 23.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401183). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1195: Stag Chewing Tobacco SignEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500
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Edgeworth Smoking Tobacco "Tacker" Sign: American. 1920s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Edgeworth Smoking Tobacco, produced by the Larus & Brother Company of Richmond, Virginia, became known for its slow-burning, cool-smoking blends.
1196: Edgeworth Smoking Tobacco "Tacker" SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Arbuckle’s Ground Coffee Sign: American. 1930s. Heavy embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Arbuckle’s was one of the first mass-marketed coffee brands in North America, founded in the mid-19th century by John and Charles
1197: Arbuckle’s Ground Coffee SignEst. CA$1,000-CA$1,400
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American Institute of Laundering Approved Laundry Sign: American. 1935. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). The American Institute of Laundering was an historical institution dedicated to researching and testing laundry-related products and practices, including
1198: American Institute of Laundering Approved Laundry SignEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Depil Superfluous Hair Removal Sign: French. 1940s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Bevelled edge. Hair Removal products like Depil emerged in the early 20th century, catering to the growing market for personal grooming and beauty
1199: Depil Superfluous Hair Removal SignEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Beauty Shoppe Flange Sign: American. 1920s. Double-sided porcelain flange (DSPF). Many small-town beauty shops offered hairdressing, manicures, and cosmetics in a friendly, inviting environment. These establishments were vital
1200: Beauty Shoppe Flange SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Bengal Enamel Company, Calcutta 24" Sign: Indian. 1930s. Double-sided porcelain (DSP). Circular design. Founded in 1921, the Bengal Enamel Company was India’s leading producer of vitreous enamel signage and household wares during the
1201: Bengal Enamel Company, Calcutta 24" SignEst. CA$2,500-CA$3,000
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Bear Cat Crane 20" Sign: American. 1940s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Bear Cat, a manufacturer known for robust industrial equipment, earned a reputation for durable products in the early 20th century. Their crane models,
1202: Bear Cat Crane 20" SignEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000
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4' Amusement Park Sign: American. 1950s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). 48" x 1.25". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401284). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1203: 4' Amusement Park SignEst. CA$2,500-CA$3,000
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Steeplechase Park Coney Island Sign: American. 1940s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Steeplechase Park, established in 1897 at Coney Island, New York, was one of the most iconic amusement parks of its time. Created by George C. Tilyou,
1204: Steeplechase Park Coney Island SignEst. CA$3,000-CA$3,500
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Bulova Watches Neon Clock: Canadian. 1940s. Painted metal case, dial, and bezel with applied neon surrounding the bezel. Founded in New York in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, the Bulova Watch Company revolutionized American
1205: Bulova Watches Neon ClockEst. CA$2,500-CA$3,000
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Sign: Canadian. 1940s. Wood-framed single-sided tin (SST). Sweet Caporal’s reputation as a premium smoke stretched from Toronto to New York, becoming a symbol of sophistication and style. Originally
1206: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Wynola Soda Door Push Sign: Canadian. 1940s. Single-sided tin (SST). Wynola Cola was a local Winnipeg beverage bottled by the Bell Bottling Co. It was a popular soda pop drink in the mid-20th century, with vintage signs and
1207: Wynola Soda Door Push SignEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Nelson’s Ginger Ale Door Push Sign: Vancouver, British Columbia. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). 13.25" x 4.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401223). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1208: Nelson’s Ginger Ale Door Push SignEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Queen Cola Tin "Tacker" Sign: American. 1920s. Single-sided tin (SST). Reference: Petretti, "Soda Pop Collectibles Price Guide", (p.103). Marked, "The Crown Cork & Seal Co. Baltimore, U.S.A. S.358", lower edge. 20" x 7".
1209: Queen Cola Tin "Tacker" SignEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Orange Kist Soda Sign: Canadian. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Orange Kist Soda, launched by Citrus Products Company of Chicago in the 1930s, was a tangy, sweet alternative to cola-based sodas. Known for its
1210: Orange Kist Soda SignEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000
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Star Bottling Works Sudbury, Ontario Sign: Sudbury, Ontario. 1940s. Single-sided tin (SST). Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd. St. Thomas Ont", lower edge. 35.5" x 11.5". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401175). From the
1211: Star Bottling Works Sudbury, Ontario SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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O'Keefe's Lime Rickey Vertical Sign: Canadian. 1930s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Reference: Hogan, "Canadian Country Store Collectibles", (p.132). Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd. St. Thomas Ont", lower edge. 47.5" x 17.25".
1212: O'Keefe's Lime Rickey Vertical SignEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500
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Drewry's Beverages "Mountie" Vertical Sign: Canadian. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Drewry’s Beverages, based in Winnipeg and founded in 1877, was one of Canada’s oldest breweries before shifting to soft drinks during
1213: Drewry's Beverages "Mountie" Vertical SignEst. CA$3,000-CA$3,500
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Brownie Chocolate Soda Vertical Sign: American. 1930s. Wood-framed single-sided cardboard (SSC). Brownie Chocolate Soda, launched in Chicago by the Atlas Beverage Company, offered a sweet alternative in a world dominated by colas and
1214: Brownie Chocolate Soda Vertical SignEst. CA$3,500-CA$5,000
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Majorette Vertical Sign: Canadian. 1940s. Wood-framed single-sided tin (SST). Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, first introduced in the late 1800s, became a staple of North American smoking culture with its smooth Virginia blends.
1215: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Majorette Vertical SignEst. CA$4,000-CA$6,000
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Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Majorette Vertical Sign: Canadian. 1950s. Single-sided tin (SST). Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, introduced in 1878 by Kinney Brothers, became a top-selling brand in Canada and the United States. Known for their smooth Virginia
1216: Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Majorette Vertical SignEst. CA$4,000-CA$6,000