Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/15/2016
This pair of vintage hockey-themed advertising signs originate from the Original Six era, with both imparting a nostalgic feel. The first is roughly 14” x 18”, and it features advertising for Sportsman Cigarettes with a centralized hockey game in progress, with a couple each enjoying an oh-so-healthy cigarette below along with French text. The cardboard easel which allowed for stand-alone display on the reverse is no longer present, with the piece suffering from a number of condition issues including toning, scratches, spotting and surface/corner wear. The bottom right corner is also heavily creased, along with some light water damage to a few corners on verso. The second piece is approx. 14 ½” x 21 ¾”, and it features advertising for 7UP with a pair of youthful hockeyists attired in wool Montreal and Toronto sweaters enjoying the lemon-lime soda while taking a break from the action. Dated 1948 in the lower right corner, the text in the upper right states “Time out – Fresh up with 7UP”. Despite having bright and vibrant colours, the display suffers from a number of flaws including scratches, marks and surface/corner wear. There are also a few large vertical creases including an example that breaks the surface, as well as water damage along the bottom edge and left side.
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