Hundreds of advertising signs from the 1920s to the 1970s — from one B.C. collector — will be part of online sale April 25 and 26.
The Black Cat sign is four feet high and a little wider.The signs all come from one B.C. collector, Chris Backman, who sounds like he had the man-cave to end all man-caves — this is less than half of his collection.The auction is online now, but you can view it in person Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at theThe 2,500 sq. ft. space is literally jam-packed — some of the biggest signs are stashed in the hallway at the back.
One of the most in-demand companies is Orange Crush, which used to have a nifty little mascot, Crushy. The Coke Vendo 81 is beautiful, with a white top and red body. But it’s not as rare as a blue Pepsi Vendo 81 that’s also for sale. On Tuesday, the Pepsi Vendo 81 had a bid of $3,100, the Coke one was $1,200.One of the most attractive signs is a 1930s Art Deco ad for Cleo Cola, as in Cleopatra. It’s orange, green and white, features a beautiful illustration of Cleopatra, and says the drink comes in a “healthy size” for five cents.
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