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Rare 1920 s can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided

$5,600
£4,260.78
€4,909.29
CA$7,950.25
A$8,529.19
CHF 4,574.88
MX$102,690.34
NOK 57,671.78
SEK 52,588.67
DKK 36,678.92

About the Item

Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided,, Pre-dates NEON,, Truly amazing sign,, Salvaged from an old Pharmacist,, apparently hung outside (late teens ,early 20's) owner took it down in the 1940s and has been stored in basement for over 80 years. One side retains its original letters,, a few cracks and repairs,, one side missing the D R U and G. Also retains all of it's original electrical,, porcelian sockets.. Big and heavy, I can offer hand delivery to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 112 in (284.48 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. original milk glass letters missing from one side,, minor cracks to a few of the original letters,,.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062447545622

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