This hardwood sign likely started as a monumental hall mirror. It was adapted later in its useful life to serve as an advertising sign for a tobacconist specializing in cigars and measures 65" x 32 1/2". It consists of 3 levels of small shelves and a small mirror over a large informational panel. The top section reads "PREMIUM / TOBACCO / SINCE / 1874 / A. BAUER". The main body of the sign reads "FINEST / HAVANA CIGARS / INCLUDING / PARTAGAS y Ca. / LUSITANIAS CORONAS / CHICOS de Luxe / BOXED 25s / MONTE CRISTO / ESPECIAL JOYITAS / No.2 6-7-8 / Pubos /ROMEO Y JULIETA / EXHIBITION no.3 CEDROSdeLUXE / Cazadores Exeptionales / SINGLY OR BOXED 25's / OTHERS INCLUDING / BOLIVAR PUNCH LA TROYA / CHOICE DOMESTIC CIGARS / also available / STORAGE IN PERSONAL HUMIDORS." CONDITION: the sign shows light overall wear with no wear to the brilliantly colored lettering. Joints are still tight but the wood is just a bit dry. The mirror on the top has some water damage and loss of plating. (02-24073/BF). $1,200-2,400
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