{"product_id":"vintage-blue-star-pumps-painted-tin-advertising-sign","title":"Vintage \"Blue Star\" Pumps Painted Tin Advertising Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1930s; Blue Star Manufacturing Co. - Galva, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRectangular painted tin advertising sign featuring a vivid red field with bold black and cream lettering reading \"Blue Star Pumps for Service.\" The left side carries a large script \"Blue Star\" logo with a prominent five-point star emblem beneath, while \"PUMPS\" and \"FOR SERVICE\" are rendered in strong block typography across the right and lower sections. The surface shows a subtle marbled or mottled background effect typical of period lithographed tin signs, with a thin black and cream border framing the composition. Two original mounting grommets are present along the top edge, reinforcing its intended wall or storefront display. Reverse shows the raw tin back with visible oxidation spotting and age toning consistent with long-term use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Star Manufacturing Co. of Galva, Illinois was known for producing durable cast iron water pumps and agricultural equipment throughout the early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate surface wear including scattered scratches, small areas of paint loss, and oxidation to the reverse; overall retains strong color and legibility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n18\" W x 8\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-20308 - 041526\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":44014242988075,"sku":"C-20308","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/64eb4f3d-086d-53d1-8176-eed6689e8a9f.jpg?v=1777590079","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-blue-star-pumps-painted-tin-advertising-sign","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}