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Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:21 pm
by sdrefs
Hi - I picked up the attached grafonola sign awhile back. I've searched high and low but can't seem to find anything similar. Anyone have any information on the sign re: the age? Thanks!
Shawn
Re: Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:29 pm
by Jerry B.
It looks very interesting. Is it tin, cardboard, or paper? What are the dimensions? Thanks, Jerry
Re: Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:33 pm
by sdrefs
Hi Jerry,
Its a tin sign and measures approx. 27 ½ " by 9 ½"
Shawn
Re: Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:52 pm
by Curt A
See if you can find out when the Red Cross Pharmacy was in business and that might give you a clue. Also, not sure what model Grafonola that is on the sign, but that is probably your biggest clue to age...
Re: Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:53 pm
by Phonofreak
The Grafonola pictured on the sign looks like a Model 100 from about 1915-18. That should give you a general idea when that sign was made.
Harvey Kravitz
Re: Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:02 pm
by travisgreyfox
I do not have anything to add except...NICE SIGN!
Re: Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:43 pm
by Pathe Logical
I've seen three other COMPLETELY IDENTICAL signs over the years. I own one of them, and had the opportunity at the time to buy another from the same antiques dealer. My wife couldn't blame me for the purchase once she saw it advertised The Red Cross Pharmacy, Coon Rapids, Iowa.
Best sign ever!!!,
Bob COON
P.S. I've never seen one of this style sign advertising another store or location.
Re: Grafonola Advertising Sign - Any info?
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:55 pm
by melvind
Great sign! I wish I had one like it. I have a lot of metal signs, but this one has never crossed my path.
Dan