This unique reverse on glass sign from the Niles and Moser Cigar Manufacturing Company proudly proclaims their brand Chancellor was the brand “Buffalo Bill Smoked”! However, at 2 for 25 cents, I highly doubt Buffalo Bill paid those prices back in the day when he was roaming the Western frontier. However, the Niles and Moser…
Featured is a magnificent reverse on glass advertising sign from the long defunct New York Plate Glass Insurance Company, which was based in New York City. This sign features a detailed illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge, long an iconic symbol of the NYC Metropolitan skyline. I love the interesting category this sign was designed for…insurance…
The American Fire Insurance Company boldly used the American Eagle as their symbol to help demonstrate patriotism at it’s finest. I am not sure why the eagle image was used so often with insurance companies, but the American Fire Insurance Company of New York City was one of many insurers which incorporated this american patriotic…
Featured is a beautiful Reverse on Glass advertising sign from the William Simon Brewery which was based in Buffalo, New York, prior to the prohibition era. This particular ROG sign advertises their flagship Simon Pure Brand, which remained the companies flagship brand even after prohibition ended in 1933. The Simon Pure brand was essentially…
A Rare Breweriana Sign From The Wm. J. Lemp Brewing Co 1895 Last week, I acquired a stunning reverse-on-glass Lager Beer sign manufactured by Wm. J Lemp Brewing Company, circa 1895. This unique Breweriana advertising sign is considered very rare and to date it is the only one known to exist. The oval-shaped sign has…