{"product_id":"rare-late-19th-c-nickel-king-cigars-ornately-framed-smaltz-advertising-sign","title":"Rare Late 19th C. “Nickel King Cigars” Ornately-Framed Smaltz Advertising Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1890; T. C. Johnson Co. - Quincy, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLate-19th-century \"Smoke Nickel King Cigars\" advertising sign featuring a textured smaltz surface in silver-gray, black, and vivid red-orange. Bold lettering is arranged around a sweeping black banner, an oversized stylized \"C,\" and scrolling Victorian ornament. The sign is presented against a deep red ground beneath glass in an ornate black frame with repeating foliate and scroll decoration. Visible mounting holes indicate that the sign was originally designed as a hanging point-of-sale display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo manufacturer's imprint has been identified. Comparable Nickel King trade signs have been documented as circa 1880-1900 cardboard advertising panels with sand or smaltz finishes, originally fitted with metal or chain hangers for display in cigar shops and general stores.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDecorative frame is in excellent condition. Glass has minor light scratches, and scattered debris from the sign is present on the inside of the glass. Sign is in good condition with visible mounting holes, light bubbling and lifting around the edges, scattered surface wear, minor discoloration, and small edge and corner losses. Reverse retains its backing paper and hanging hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n21\" L x 1\" W x 11.125\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 22786 - 102626\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":68041817686059,"sku":"22786","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/598b5b93-0540-582e-93c1-addf23401062.jpg?v=1793143885","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/rare-late-19th-c-nickel-king-cigars-ornately-framed-smaltz-advertising-sign","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}