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Western Union Antique Telegram Vintage Celluloid Telegraph Advertising Old Sign
$ 158.37
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Description
This beauty measures 11x7… Dating to approximately 1910 this is a beautifully colorful early celluloid over tin advertising sign from Western Union Telegrams. This rare sign likely spent its life standing up on the counter of aWestern Union
telegraph office around the turn of the century. Please note that although the sign was made to stand up on a counter, the fold out cardboard stand is no longer present. However the original hanging string is still intact. The sign can also be hung on a wall, the original string is almost always missing.
The overall condition is extraordinarily beautiful and bright with a great glossy finish on the celluloid. There is a tiny, tiny dent along the top edge. Hardly noticeable and not a big deal. There is also a couple of tiny specks of paint about the size of a pencil point. I have chosen to leave it but I’m sure it can easily be removed.
A beautiful example of an early celluloid Western Union Telegraph sign in remarkable condition.