DuMouchelles
Live Auction

March 2024: Day One

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 361

Single Sided Tin Advertising Thermometers, Ca. 1950s-60s, Hires, Mason's And Bireley's, 3 pcs

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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$50,000 $5,000
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$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Lot includes one Hires root beer bottle-shaped sign with glass thermometer. Marked at the bottom 'BN 16 Made in U.S.A.'. H 28.5", W 7.5". One Mason's root beer sign. Yellow ground with a Mason's bottle and glass thermometer. H 25.5", W 10". One Bireley's non-carbonated beverages sign. Yellow ground with Bireley's bottle and glass thermometer. Marked at the bottom 'Form 6571 Printed in U.S.A.'. H 25.5", W 9.75". Provenance: Property of a Detroit, MI Private Collector

Condition

Scattered surface scratching to the Hires sign. Scuffing at the edges of the Mason's sign. Scattered pigment loss and rusting to the Bireley's sign. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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Property of a Detroit, MI Private Collector