YES WE BUY OLD SIGNS

We often get asked if we buy old signs..Yes of course we do... BUT..we have to see pictures of what you have because the condition issue makes a world of difference in price. This is an example of the value placed on condition: 1939 Coca-Cola green version thermometers. One on the left has many chips around outside edges and some on face ..VALUE:$200-$250...The identical thermometer on the right has two tiny edge chips and ..VALUE is:$2200.00

Yes We Can Ship Large Signs

These images reflect the great care we put into crating large signs for shipment. T​his was a Rexall Drugs sign that measured 8' X 3' and took several man hours to crate securely and arrived safely.

​WE ARE LOCATED JUST 20 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN OTTAWA

5683 BANK ST, HWY 31.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO

DIAMOND DYES CABINET "THE GOVERNESS". Made in 1906 by The Wells and Richardson Co. United States and Canada. Measures 30" in height X 23" in width X 10" in depth. Beautiful embossed tin sign of a Governess playing with children. Cabinet has been refinished at some point. It has all it's interior dividers which is rare on these cabinets that were used to dispense different colors of dyes in the old general stores. Some minor scratching and wear but overall in excellent condition.

PRICE:$1295.00    (KOHX)

DIAMOND DYES CABINET. "The Balloon". Made in 1912 by the Wells and Richardson Co. United States and Canada. Measures 24 1/2" in height X 15 1/4" in width X 9" in depth. Beautiful embossed tin sign of children playing with a balloon. Original finish on wood cabinet. Panel on back door is missing and replaced with glass. These cabinets were used in general stores to dispense different color packs of cloth dyes. Colors on this one are strong and bright. Very minor wear.

PRICE:$895.00      (KECE)

BUCKINGHAM CIGARETTES THROAT EASY 1930'S PORCELAIN ADVERTISING SIGN. Measures 5' in length X 13" in width. Made by P&M Orillia. Some minor scattered chips. Strong bright colors.

PRICE:$950.00    (KYEN)

DRINK CRAWFORD'S CHERRY-FIZZ IT'S JAKE-A LOO PORCELAIN SODA FOUNTAIN SYRUP DISPENSER. Circa 1900. Measures 10 1/2" in height. Missing the syrup pump and there is a 3/4" hairline crack on the top rim. There are no chips or other damage. Some of the gold paint around base is worn off. Very desirable syrup dispenser in real nice overall condition.

Sold  (KCAN)

CROWN DIAMOND PAINTS PORCELAIN 2 SIDED ADVERTISING SIGN. Measures 48" in diameter. This sign is in it's original aluminum ring and hanging bracket. Five color sign made by P & M Orillia. Strong bright colors. Sign was painted over at one time and stripped. Very minor chips and wear. Displays great.

STOLEN   (KOHX) Ottawa Police report #21-277868  call Police  if you see this sign  offered for sale anywhere..Thanks

LARGE 8' X 5' PLAYERS NAVY CUT CIGARETTES TIN SIGN IN WOODEN FRAME. "IT'S THE TOBACCO THAT COUNTS" C 1940's. Some paint loss and overall wear. Colors are strong and bright. One hole in it. Marked "7141-50 PRINTED IN CANADA" Beautiful sign.

PRICE:$1295.00      (KCHX)

RAILWAY CROSSING SIGN. Measures 48" in length X 48" in width with a depth of 8". Painted aluminum showing minor wear. Overall great condition. (Sign 1 of 2 listed).

PRICE:$375.00     (AYE)

RAILWAY CROSSING SIGN. Measures 48" in length X 48" in width with an 8" depth. Painted aluminum showing minor paint loss and wear. Displays great. (Sign 2 of 2 listed)

PRICE:$375.00  (UAN)

GOODISON OLIVER FARMING EQUIPMENT POWER APPROVED BY GOODISON SIGN. Circa 1940's. The John  Goodison Thresher Co. Ltd. Sarnia. This masonite farm equipment sign measures 48" in length X 36" in width. The green,red,white and black colors are beautiful. The sign came out of a farm equipment repair shop near Trenton Ontario and is in near mint condition. Very possibly one of a kind and you couldn't find a nicer one. Guaranteed original.

PRICE:$3900.00      (KBEH)

DRAW-TITE TRAILER HITCHES PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED TWO SIDED SIGN WITH MOUNTING BRACKET. Measures 30" in length X 24" in width not including bracket. Sign is excellent on one side, has a strip of rust across bottom of reverse side that would come off with a bit of cleaning. Sign is aluminum and dates  from the 1970's.

PRICE:$395.00     (KAHX)

DOCKASH STOVE FACTORY TIN LITHO MATCHHOLDER/STRIKER. Measures 5" in length X 3 1/2" in width. Has woodgrain litho finish and a lithographed image of the DOCKASH STOVE FACTORY SCRANTON, PA. on it. Excellent overall condition. Circa 1900.

PRICE:$125.00     (KBN)

SILENT GLOW OIL BURNER EMBOSSED TIN LITHO ADVERTISING SIGN. Measures 17 3/4" in length X 11 3/4" in width. Sign is in mint condition and has never been hung. "C54" printed on bottom right hand corner, to me that shows this sign is possibly from 1954. Beautiful colors.

PRICE:$250.00      (KAH)

CANADA DRY HAPPY FACE ROUND BUBBLE GLASS THERMOMETER. The original jumbo dial by The Ohio Thermometer Co. Ohio U.S.A. Measures 12" in diameter. Minor fade on red dial. Minor water stain inside glass at bottom. Nothing serious. Glass is perfect.

PRICE:$195.00    (KAHX)

CIRCA 1950'S (POSSIBLY EARLIER) SHOE STORE WINDOW AUTOMATON OF A KITTEN IN A SLIPPER. Measures 19" in length X 12" in height X 6 1/2" in width. This would of sat in the window of a shoe store to draw customers into the store. Little kitten is adorable. he has glass eyes, his head rocks back and forth and his mouth opens & closes. He has long soft fur and is in perfect working order. There is a trap door on back to access inner workings. Automatons were made to lure customers into your store and are quite rare. Kittens tiny nose is missing.

PRICE:$595.00    (KAEN)

RED JACKET CHEWING GUM WRAPPERS. Circa 1920's. No gum. From Canadian Chewing Gum Co. Limited Toronto, Canada. Total 7 wrappers. Each one measures 4 1/4" in length X 7/8" in width. Most are in excellent  condition, a couple have minor tears. Sold as a lot only.

PRICE:$95.00 for lot  (KBN)

JIFFY PIPE REAMER EASELBACK COUNTER TOP PIPE DISPLAY.C. 1950's. Measures 14" in height X7 1/4" in width. Distributed by Namton Sales Toronto Ont. "Carry on eon your key ring and always enjoy a clean, cool smoke 15 cents" Crease across the top. Still has 15 of the 18 original reamers on the card. Sat on a counter in a smoke shop.

PRICE:$48.00     (KEX)

PURE SPRING TIN SIGN WITH WOOD FRAME BACKING. Circa 1960's. Measures 4' in length X 3' in width. Pure Spring was a local bottling company here in Ottawa Canada. Minor wear, strong colors.

PRICE:$350.00    (KENX)

ROBIN HOOD SUPERSWEET FORMULA FEEDS SIGN. Painted steel sign measures 36" in length X 24" in width. Great image of pig. Minor paint loss on outside edges and a couple spots on face of the sign. Still decent overall condition.

PRICE:$395.00       (KUHX) 

ROBIN HOOD SUPERSWEET FORMULA FEEDS SIGN. Painted steel sign measures 36" in length X 24" in width. Great image of a Holstein cow head .Looks like red spots of paint dabbed on it and a few minor scratches. Strong bright colors.

PRICE:$495.00     (KUEN)

WILLIAMS & WILSON LIMITED PORCELAIN SIGN. Circa 1930's. Measures 24" in length X 12" in width. Beautiful thick layered orange & black porcelain. Made by General Steel Wares. Shiny bright porcelain with just a couple tiny chips around outside edges.

PRICE:$395.00    (KAUX)

SIMONDS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DISPLAY RACK. Circa 1960's. Measures 19" in height X 16" in width with a 8 1/2" depth. Tin sign on wire frame. Pocket on back of sign would of held brochures. Simonds Canada Saw Division Wallace-Murray Canada Limited Granby Que., Toronto, Vancouver, Saint John N.B and Winnipeg. Excellent condition with just very minor scratches.

PRICE:$165.00     (KCE)

FERRANIA PHOTOGRAPHY FILM PORCELAIN ADVERTISING THERMOMETER. Circa 1940's. Measures 38 1/2" in length X 12" in width. Ferrania Roll Film Prodotii Fotografici. Missing 24" tube. Porcelain is shiny and bright. Excellent condition with only a couple tiny nicks. Beautiful deep cobalt blue.

PRICE:$695.00      (KENX)

STORES PORCELAIN SIGN. Measures 76" in length X 18" in width with a 1" wide flanged border all around. Red and white sign is in mint condition. Not sure what store it is from but possibly Red & White store? Shiny bright colors. No touch up, all original.

Price:$650.00  (KBEN)

COLEMAN'S D.S.F. MUSTARD HEAVY PORCELAIN ADVERTISING SIGN. Circa 1920's. Measures 36" in length X 24" in width. Porcelain is shiny and bright but as you can see there are some chips. Sign is marked "8-29 OWNERS COLM...". Great kitchen sign. PRICE:$495.00    (KUEN)

DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATORS TIN LITHO TIP TRAY. The Worlds Standard. Measures 4 1/4" in diameter. Copyright 1906 litho'd on tray. The De Laval Separator Co. New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Fransisco, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg Branches and agencies everywhere. Beautiful image of a lady in kitchen using a De Laval cream separator. Colors are bright and strong.Tray does have some minor dings on the face of the tray. Decent overall condition.

PRICE:$225.00     (KABN)

NATIONAL PAINT PNP PAINTED STEEL ADVERTISING SIGN. Circa 1930's. Measures 24 1/4" in length X 18 1/4" in width. Made by Art Signs. Great image of a painter and house. Excellent condition. The brownish stains are old residue from the paper they used to put between new signs when they were first manufactured. Great colors and condition. French loosely   translates to "Demand the national paint in varied colors invariable quality"

Sold  (KCE)

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