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c. 1880s-1890s; mfd. by F. Tuchfarber & Co. for Lovell & Buffington Co. - Covington, KY
Painted tin lithograph advertising …
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c. 1880s-1890s; mfd. by F. Tuchfarber & Co. for Lovell & Buffington Co. - Covington, KY
Painted tin lithograph advertising sign for Fountain Tobacco, produced for Lovell & Buffington of Covington, Kentucky. The vibrant design centers on a depiction of Cincinnati's famed Tyler Davidson Fountain, flanked by vignettes of Superior Plug and Western Gem Cut Chewing Tobacco. The lower margin bears the maker's mark: "F. Tuchfarber & Co., Mfrs., 60 Fountain Square, Cinc., O."-one of the premier American lithographic houses of the late 19th century, celebrated for their bold color printing and ornate composition.
Lovell & Buffington was an established tobacco manufacturer known for high-quality plug and chewing tobaccos distributed throughout the Ohio River Valley. The Fountain motif, referencing Cincinnati's landmark, reinforced regional identity and brand prestige within the competitive 19th-century tobacco trade.
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- Dimensions
- 34ʺW × 2ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Paint loss and surface flaking present throughout the field; wood frame remains sturdy with minor nicks and edge wear. Paint loss and surface flaking present throughout the field; wood frame remains sturdy with minor nicks and edge wear. less
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