November 13-15, 2024 The Jim & MaryBeth Fischer Breweriana Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/13/2024
Pre-Prohibition 1890s - early 1900s. St. Louis, MO. Exquisite and rare sign. The red foil inlaid back gives it its iridescent bright red color. Marked "The F. Tuchfarber Co." and "I-99" in bottom right corner. CONDITION: There is some lifting of the red foil. There is some restoration in several areas throughout the red, which can only be seen on close inspection. There is some paint loss and lifting throughout the U.S flag's shield behind the Columbia Brewing Co. logo lettering in middle. There are several other small spots throughout the flag. Gold lettering in "Columbia" shows some restoration, specifically in the bottom right of "C", right of "U", left and right of "M" and left side of "B." Mounted in original frame.
Condition: (Restored, 7.5)
Item Dimensions: 17 - 3/4" x 25 - 1/2".