RARE WIRTHMORE FEEDS, POULTRY, DAIRY, STOCK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN ANTIQUE STENCILED PORCELAIN ADVERTISING STEEL METAL SIGN, with ORIGINAL SMALL BRASS GROMMETS & KEEP OUT ADVISORY POSTING on WHITE PORCELAIN BACK in BLADE SCRATCHED & SUBSEQUENTLY RUST PAINTED, HAND LETTERED TYPOGRAPHY

[One helluva' antique porcelain sign. Rare. This remarkably well preserved early 20th century American antique stenciled, baked porcelain enamel agricultural product advertising, steel metal sign, features still highly reflective, glossy surfaces, with a navy blue enamel background & red-orange font, surrounded by white outline on the upper portion of the sign, as well as pure white font on the lower portion of the sign. There's some slight to moderate enamel loss on the left margin and a spot where the 'W' of 'Wirthmore' appears. Aside from these two instances of damage, the sign is largely clean, with no noticeable, depreciating scuffs or scratches on its shiny porcelain enamel surfaces. Wirthmore Feeds produced feed for poultry, dairy & livestock. There are six pre-drilled holes in the steel plate lined with original brass grommets, where metal fasteners would affix the sign to a wall, fencing or door. The tri-color arrangement is still vivid, saturated & vibrant. Terrific. Very scarce.]

(Circa 1925-1948)

Early 20th century American antique stenciled porcelain over steel agricultural product advertising signs

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DIMENSIONS:

20" Length x 10" Height x 1/16" Depth

Weight: 3 lbs. 10 oz.

DESCRIPTION:

One helluva' antique porcelain sign. Rare. This remarkably well preserved early 20th century American antique stenciled, baked porcelain enamel agricultural product advertising, steel metal sign, features still highly reflective, glossy surfaces, with navy blue enamel background and red-orange font surrounded by white outline on the upper portion of the sign, as well as pure white font on the lower portion of the sign. There's some slight to moderate enamel loss on the left margin and a spot where the 'W' of 'Wirthmore' appears. Aside from these two instances of damage, the sign is largely clean, with no noticeable, depreciating scuffs or scratches on its shiny porcelain enamel surfaces. Wirthmore Feeds produced feed for poultry, dairy and livestock. There are six pre-drilled holes in the steel plate lined with brass grommets, where metal fasteners would affix the sign to a wall, fencing or door. The tri-color arrangement is still vivid, saturated and vibrant. Terrific. Very scarce.

CONDITION:

Good to Very Good overall antique condition.