Late 19th Century Painted Tin Fountain Tobacco Advertising Sign marquee MM - C-11440 - 101724

MM - C-11440 - 101724

The wind up mechanism is missing it's key but is still able to be wound

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

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

Late 19th Century Painted Tin Fountain Tobacco Advertising Sign marquee MM - C-11440 - 101724c. 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