Americana Online
Description:
Two-sided Painted Ice Cream Trade Sign, America, early 20th century, ice cream cone form with two scoops on a striped cone marked "5c," with black-painted base, ht. 50 1/2, wd. 20 in.
Note: This sign is dated to the early 20th century in part because the ice cream cone was invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Keywords
St. LouisStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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