{"product_id":"antique-new-york-telephone-co-double-sided-smaltz-sign","title":"Antique New York Telephone Co. Double-Sided Smaltz Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1910s-1920s; New York Telephone Company - New York, NY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDouble-sided reverse-painted glass (smaltz) sign reading \"NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO. AGENCY\" in bold gilt lettering against a deep blue ground, housed in its original black-painted wood frame with applied molding. Both faces display matching layouts, designed for visibility from multiple directions when mounted in a storefront or office window. The lettering remains largely intact with strong contrast, while the background shows characteristic age with areas of paint loss, flaking, and mottling typical of early smaltz construction. Two metal hanging loops are mounted along the top rail, indicating suspension display. The frame shows heavy edge wear and chipping, reinforcing its long-term use in a commercial setting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe New York Telephone Company, established in the late 19th century, was a key regional provider within the Bell System, supplying telephone service throughout New York State during the rapid expansion of early telecommunications.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows notable paint loss and surface wear to both panels, with flaking and scattered losses to the blue field. Frame exhibits heavy wear including chipping, scratches, and finish loss. Displays well with strong legibility on both sides.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n25.5\" W x 13\" H x 2.5\" D\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 20409 - 042326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44032956825643,"sku":"20409","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/803957ed-b7df-5dae-8eb1-4b369123c306.jpg?v=1778023061","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/antique-new-york-telephone-co-double-sided-smaltz-sign","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}