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Antique Dragon Smokers Lighted Advertising Sign

$2,950
£2,237.46
€2,679.91
CA$4,247.70
A$4,346.01
CHF 2,465.19
MX$55,706.70
NOK 28,270.71
SEK 29,467.18
DKK 20,032.54

About the Item

c. 1920s; Scroll Art Manufacturing Co. - Bridgeport, CT Antique lighted tobacciana advertisement. This piece advertises Dragon Smokers, a line of Chinese-inspired cast iron table and floor length ashtrays. The ashtrays took the form of a large vessel with stylized dragons adorning the sides. The sign features a depiction of two smokers indulging in their vice while making use of the eponymous ashtray. The sign is framed in a can that also holds the lighting element and it is filtered through the glass, drastically changing the colors and tones and revealing next text. Light flashes on and off.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Exhibits minor signs of wear including some discoloration between the glass frame and sign, though this is less noticeable when the light is on. Has been rewired.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MM - 8316 - 1015261stDibs: LU10033252572242

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