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. This 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

SCHEIDT'S 2 SIDED BEER SIGN. Circa 1930's. Porcelain faces on both sides. Neon tubing is broken on both sides. Hanging brackets are bent inwards but not broken. Measures 40" in length X 12" in depth X 24" in height not including hanging brackets. Red & white porcelain is in excellent condition with no chipping. This sign would of hung outside a tavern. These signs are near impossible to find anymore. 

Sold    (KCEN)

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)

LIBERTY ICE CREAM TIN LITHO SERVING TRAY. Circa 1910. Measures 13" in diameter. Beautiful lady enjoying a dish of ice cream. Tray litho is shiny & bright. No serious scratches. The only flaw to mention is a very tiny minor crease in her shoulder area that you have to look for. From most angles you don't see it. Tray displays as near mint. Wonderful condition & graphics. WE SERVE LIBERTY ICE CREAM..MADE BY PURE MILK DISTRIBUTORS INC. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA.

PRICE:$350.00     (KAUE)

BELL TELEPHONE 1950 SMALL SIZE PORCELAIN "TELEPHONE SERVICE" SIGN. Measures 10" in length X 6" in width. Porcelain is wet looking shiny& bright. There is a tiny 1/8th size chip near bottom on 1 side. There is a chip on bottom mounting hole on inside where they obviously tightened screw too hard, There is a bit of roughness on top edge that you can't see from sides. Beautiful sign.

PRICE:$395.00     (KAUX)

ZIG ZAG 5 CENT CIGARETTE PAPERS AUTOMATIC TIN LITHO ROLLING PAPERS DISPENSER. Circa 1930's. Measures 8" in length X 3 1/4" in width with a 1 1/4" depth. A very scarce ZIG ZAG dispenser in great condition with just minor overall wear. displays great Gold & black colors are terrific together.

SOLD     KEHX)

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)

SALADA TEA 1930'S TIN STRIP SIGNS. These are commonly called "tin tacker" signs that were mounted to front of wood shelves. Measures 14" in length X 2" in width. Mint unused condition. Only 2 available.

PRICE:$195.00 each    (KAUE)

PEPSI-COLA DOUBLE DOT 1930'S TIN STRIP SHELF SIGNS. These are commonly called "tin tacker" signs that were mounted on front of wood shelves. Measures 15" in length X 3/4" in width. Mint un-used condition. Only 2 available.

PRICE:$195.00 each     (KAUE)

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)

DOUBLE DOT PEPSI-COLA EARLY 1940'S LARGE TIN SIGN. Measures 60" in length X 35" in width. "Obey that impulse! Drink Pepsi Cola Iced at this SPARKLING COOLER" Depicts a stylish 1940's lady taking a Pepsi out of an ice cooler. Colors and graphics are nothing short of spectacular. The condition is terrible!, but this sign is so rare it is worthy of saving as you will probably never see another one. It is priced accordingly.

Sold   (KUHX)

GRAY COACH LINES TICKETS AND INFORMATION 2 PIECE PORCELAIN SIGN. Circa 1930's porcelain sign has original mounting bracket. Two signs alone measure 39" in length X 27" in width. When including bracket sign measures 50" in length X 30" in width. Porcelain colors are strong and bright with no fade. There are approx. 12 areas of touch up scattered overall. Lots of pictures to view. Very hard sign to find in any condition and displays great .

PRICE:$2200.00    (KAEHX)

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)

ROBIN HOOD SUPERSWEET FORMULA FEEDS SIGN. Painted steel sign measures 24" in length X 18" in width. A few scratches, nothing serious. Neat feed sign. Circa 1950's.

PRICE:$225.00    (KAUE)

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"

PRICE:$475.00       (KCE)

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RCA Whirlpool Bubble Glass Thermometer

Bacchus Le Roi Des Aperitifs Tin Advertising Sign

Dargai Cigar Tin Litho 2 Sided Sign

Porcelain Paint Sign A=M O-P-W

Canadian Restaurant Association Porcelain Sign

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