Late 19th Century Painted Tin Fountain Tobacco Advertising Sign marquee The flanged edge allowed for

The flanged edge allowed for perpendicular mounting outside service stations and garages

Striking mid-century aluminum channel-letter sign spelling "RESTAURANTS" in bold serif capitals

and sound systems for cinemas and stage houses

Appears to be in solid condition and not in danger of falling apart but it should be noted that this piece was made

where this piece likely originated

Late 19th Century Painted Tin Fountain Tobacco Advertising Sign marquee The flanged edge allowed forc. 1880s 1890s; mfd. by F. Tuchfarber & Co. for Lovell & Buffington Co. Covington, KY Painted tin lithograph advertising sign for Fountain Tobacco, produced for Lovell & Buffington of Covington, Kentucky. The vibrant design centers on a depiction of Cincinnati's famed Tyler Davidson Fountain, flanked by vignettes of Superior Plug and Western Gem Cut Chewing Tobacco. The lower margin bears the maker's mark: "F. Tuchfarber & Co., Mfrs., 60 Fountain