General Store Advertising 2025-09-14 Auction - 355 Price Results - Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in ON
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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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Pare's "Blue Boy Brand" Candy Drops Door Push Sign: Dutch. 1930s. Single-sided celluloid over tin (SSC). Pare’s “Blue Boy Brand” candy drops were a nostalgic treat for children in the early 1900s, offering a burst of sweetness in
1000: Pare's "Blue Boy Brand" Candy Drops Door Push SignEst. CA$200-CA$300
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Canada Dry Spur Cola Door Push Sign: American. 1950s. Single-sided tin (SST). Founded in Toronto in 1904, Canada Dry rose to international prominence with its signature pale dry ginger ale. The beverage became popular in upper-class
1001: Canada Dry Spur Cola Door Push SignEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Canada Dry Spur Cola Sign: American. 1950s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST) with bead edge. Canada Dry, founded in Toronto in 1904, gained international fame with its signature ginger ale before expanding into cola products
1002: Canada Dry Spur Cola SignEst. CA$700-CA$900
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Richardson Root Beer Sign: American. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Richardson Root Beer, founded in the 1920s, offered a smooth, creamy flavour that set it apart from spicier competitors. Based in Chicago,
1003: Richardson Root Beer SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,000
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Squirt Soda Strip Sign: American. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (SST). Squirt Soda, created in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1938, quickly became a popular citrus-flavoured soft drink across the American Southwest. Its crisp,
1004: Squirt Soda Strip SignEst. CA$400-CA$600
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Squirt "Never An After-Thirst" Sign: American. 1958 Embossed single-sided tin (ESST). Introduced in 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona, Squirt quickly became one of America’s most recognizable grapefruit-flavoured sodas. Its catchy slogan,
1005: Squirt "Never An After-Thirst" SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Chukker Soda "Polo Girl" Sign: American. 1940s. Embossed single-sided tin (ESST) with step edge. Marked, "Form N-1-40" and "Printed in U.S.A.", lower edge. 17.25" x 24" x 0.25". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC
1006: Chukker Soda "Polo Girl" SignEst. CA$2,000-CA$2,500
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Mother Parker's Tea and Coffee Sign: Canadian. 1950s. Single-sided tin (SST), raised edge. Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee, founded in 1912 in Toronto, grew into one of Canada’s most trusted names for hot beverages. Known for
1007: Mother Parker's Tea and Coffee SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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No Beggars or Peddlers Allowed Porcelain Door Plaque: American. 1930s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). As bustling commercial districts took root in North American cities, storekeepers established clear boundaries for commerce. “No Beggars or
1008: No Beggars or Peddlers Allowed Porcelain Door PlaqueEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Do Not Spit on the Sidewalk Porcelain Sign: American. 1920s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). At the turn of the century, spitting in public was seen as both a social nuisance and a public health concern. Messages like “Do Not Spit on the
1009: Do Not Spit on the Sidewalk Porcelain SignEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Falling Material Danger Sign: American. 1940s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). As North American cities and industries grew rapidly in the early 20th century, warnings like “Danger Falling Material” became part of the
1010: Falling Material Danger SignEst. CA$700-CA$900
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The White Cross Drug Store Sign: American. 1920s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). 30.25" x 18". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401125). From the Don Titherington Collection.
1011: The White Cross Drug Store SignEst. CA$500-CA$700
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New & Used Office Furniture Store 6' Sign: American. 1940s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Marked, "Burdick Cons. Bldg. Chicago", lower right. 72" x 19". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401274). From the Don Titherington
1012: New & Used Office Furniture Store 6' SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Henderson Corsets Sign: American. 1910s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Marked, "B.S. Co. 52 State Street., Chi & Beaver Falls", lower centre. 5" x 30". Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #401230). From the Don
1013: Henderson Corsets SignEst. CA$500-CA$700
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Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines Sign: American. 1910s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Wheeler & Wilson was one of the earliest American sewing machine manufacturers, founded in the mid-19th century. Before its acquisition by Singer in
1014: Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,200
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International Tailoring Flange Sign: American. 1920s. Double-sided porcelain flange (DSPF). International Tailoring Company, founded in Chicago in 1896, was a major force in early 20th-century men’s fashion. Known for its
1015: International Tailoring Flange SignEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Dutchess Trousers Strip Sign: Canadian. 1920s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Dutchess Trousers gained popularity in early 20th-century Canada by offering a balance of affordability and tailoring quality. The brand catered to
1016: Dutchess Trousers Strip SignEst. CA$800-CA$1,200
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Peabody's Overalls Sign: Canadian. 1910s. Single-sided porcelain (SSP). Peabody's was a prominent Canadian outfitter known for producing robust, utilitarian clothing for industrial labourers. Its workwear was especially
1017: Peabody's Overalls SignEst. CA$5,000-CA$7,000
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Nehi Beverages Lithographed Poster: American. 1920s. Lithographed paper over cardboard. Nehi Corporation was founded in 1924 in Georgia and became a major player in the American soft drink market, especially known for its
1018: Nehi Beverages Lithographed PosterEst. CA$700-CA$900
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Standard Grape Punch Framed Lithograph: American. 1900s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). 24.5" x 19.5" x 1". From the Don Titherington Collection.
1019: Standard Grape Punch Framed LithographEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500
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Van Houten's Cocoa Framed Lithograph: American. 1910s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Van Houten, founded in the Netherlands in 1828, revolutionized the chocolate industry by inventing the cocoa press. This innovation allowed for
1020: Van Houten's Cocoa Framed LithographEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Van Houten's Cocoa Framed Lithograph: American. 1900s. Lithographed paper under glass (PUG). Established in the Netherlands in 1828, Van Houten pioneered the cocoa press, transforming chocolate into a widely accessible product. The
1021: Van Houten's Cocoa Framed LithographEst. CA$900-CA$1,200
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Orange Julep Serving Tray: American. 1920s. Lithographed tin. Reference: Petretti, "Soda Pop Collectibles Price Guide", (p.159). Marked, "The American Art Works Inc. Coshocton, Ohio", lower right edge. 13.25" x 10.5". x 2".
1022: Orange Julep Serving TrayEst. CA$300-CA$500
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Nehi Orange Soda Serving Tray: American. 1920s. Lithographed tin. Nehi, launched in 1924 by the Chero-Cola Company, offered a range of fruity flavours that expanded soda lovers’ palates beyond cola. Nehi Orange became
1023: Nehi Orange Soda Serving TrayEst. CA$300-CA$500