Sold2016Trade SignEarly painted wooden two sided trade sign "SANDWICH BAR". 48" x 31". Property of a Pawling New York collector.See Sold Price
Sold2019Painted metal double-sided trade signPainted metal double-sided trade sign, 20th c., "Delicious Sandwiches To Take Out", painted metal in hardwood frame, 25.75"h x 25.5"wSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ice Cream & Fancy Cake Advertising Trade Sign.This is an important, early tin sign with a Smaltz surface and wood backing. The sign is a great example of early, handmade advertising. It is amazing it has survived this long. The gold lettering isSee Sold Price
Sold2021Important lake trout trade sign, Oscar Peterson,Important lake trout trade sign, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Carved in the round with glass eyes, metal side fins, and carved mouth and gills. Metal strapping along eSee Sold Price
Sold2022CAST ALUMINUM AND GLASS SODA TRADE SIGN.This amazing, light up, soda trade sign, was made by Beacon MFG. and Sales Co., from 729 6th Avenue, New York, New York. Has the original manufacturers label on the wall bracket. An original cord. AnSee Sold Price
Sold2023Hand carved cigar store Indian trade sign, Samuel Robb, New York, New York, circa 1880.Great example of a “ working Indian “ in it's used and unrestored state. Measures 53" tall including base. Provenance: Provenance: The Mark Goldman collectionSee Sold Price
Sold2016John Deere Wooden Advertizing Trade Sign.Very scarce sand painted single sided John Deere sign with all original paint. This is a very hard sign to find and we have never sold an example like this. There is some wear to the sand paint, overaSee Sold Price
Sold2017Oliver Chilled Plows Wooden Advertising Trade Sign.This sign has a sand painted surface with silver lettering. In the center of the sign is a illustration of an Oliver plow. On the back side of the sign, someone has re-purposed the sign to say "WaterSee Sold Price
Sold2022Eyeglasses Trade SignFine eyeglasses trade sign. Painted cast iron and tin. Original paint. Signed Tompkins. American, probably New York, circa 1865. Condition: Fine original condition. L 22-1/2" H 7". Copy and paste thisSee Sold Price
Sold2022OHIO JEWELER'S TRADE SIGN.Second half 19th century. Carved wooden sign in the form of a pocket watch with cast iron hanger. Layers of gilding and gold paint. Double sided with "J. Ricksecker" on one side and overpaint in gothiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Wells Fargo & Co. Wooden Advertising Trade Sign.This sand painted trade sign is single sided and retains its original wooden frame. On the back of the sign there is a receipt showing that someone paid $5000.00 for this sign in 1986 at Bill Harrah'sSee Sold Price
Sold2022CAST IRON OPTOMETRIST/ OCULUS TRADE SIGN19th c., with painted and gilded decoration, 18"w; 6.5"h Collection of G.W. SamahaNOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.See Sold Price
Sold2023Rare "Eyes Examined" Clock-Work Trade Sign.Extremely Rare "Eyes Examined" Clock-Work Trade Sign. 19th century. 30 hour key-wind movement. Reverse painted glass with handpainted paper kinetic eyes. Appears to be completely original, including tSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large carved wood shotgun trade sign, 1st quarter 20th century.Double barrel shotgun with double triggers and metal trigger guard.  Incised checkering on the forarm and grip. Original hangin brakcets included. Measures 73" long.See Sold Price
Sold2017The Dancing Penguin Trade Sign, 1940The Dancing Penguin Trade Sign, c 1940 On its original wood base, this frolicking, kinetic penguin dances its way into your heart. New England. Likely the sign/mascot for a Dance Hall or SupperSee Sold Price
Sold2021Star Trade SignStar trade sign. Original paint on heavy gauge sheet iron. Late 19th century. Beautiful thin original paint. Outstanding original condition. Original iron bracket with modern star shaped wall mountingSee Sold Price
Sold2019TRADE SIGN FRUIT VENDOR / ENSEIGNE VENDEUR-FRUITA trade sign for a fruit vendor, double sided and original mounting holes underneath, the lattice basket of this sign is carved from a single plank while the fruit is carved individually and applied.See Sold Price
Sold2022Auto Supplies Spark Plug Advertising Trade SignThis is a fantastic folk art trade sign with a great patina. It is definitely a one of a kind piece that would look great in any automobilia collection. If you look close you can see that the threadsSee Sold Price
Sold2021Barber Shop Trade SignFine barber shop trade sign with pointing hand. Original paint on wood panel. American, 19th century. Inspected under UV light. No restoration noted. 27-1/2" x 27-1/2". Please refer to this link for aSee Sold Price
Sold2022Toy Store Trade SignTrade sign for Thomson Toy Store. Double-sided. Original smaltz, paint and gold leaf on molded wood panel. American, late 19th century. Condition: Excellent original condition. H 15-1/2" L 26". Copy aSee Sold Price
Sold2021ANTIQUE PAINTED CAST IRON PIG TRADE SIGN.Double-sided moulded cast iron trade sign embossed on both sides, “PIGS 4 SALE” with white and black paint, applied ears and tail. Mounted on original support bar and displayed on a customSee Sold Price
Sold2019FISH MARKET TRADE SIGN1930's Carved Fish Trade Sign in painted pine with hanging chains, from Manasquan, New Jersey, in use from 1930s through the 1950s, based on a Tuna. Roughly 67" x 26" x 6". Shrinkage cracks, rusted chSee Sold Price
Sold2021Cast Iron American Eagle Trade Sign Mount.Cast Iron American Eagle Trade Sign Mount. c. 1880s-1900. Solid cast iron with some original polychrome. Some expected paint wear, overall excellent condition. 17"h including base x 18" long x 5" w. ESee Sold Price
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsHand-Carved and Painted Fish Trade Sign. Circa 1900s-1940s....$900(3 bids)
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsGloekler’s Cast Iron Butcher Trade Sign. Saint Paul, MN: Ki...$750(3 bids)
1 day LeftJeffrey S. Evans & AssociatesRARE WINCHESTER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FOLK ART REVERSE-PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHER'S TRADE SIGN$400
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsWm. Demuth Large Pipe Tobacco Trade Sign or Display. Newark...$425(3 bids)
1 day LeftCarlsen Gallery, Inc.J. LOUNSBERY TRADE SIGN &ASSOCIATED AUCTION POSTER SIGN IS 20 1/4" X 72" & BROADSIDE IS 16" X 12"$250
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsEyeglass / Optometrist Trade Sign. Circa early 20th century...$250(1 bid)
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsIndependent Lock Co. Locksmith Trade Sign. Circa 1930s—40s....$200
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsDry Plate Hammer Trade Sign. St. Louis: Hammer Dry Plating ...$275(2 bids)
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsMortar and Pestle Countertop Trade Sign for a Pharmacy. Cir...$275(2 bids)
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsOlson Watch and Clock Repair Trade Sign. 20th century. Hand...$200(1 bid)
Oct 07Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.Trade Sign for "H. Lambert, Builder, Decorator & Undertaker".CA$25
8 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsDelighted with the Clothes Sold by Ethan Allen Clothier Mar...$750(6 bids)