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c. 1920s; Usona Manufacturing Company, Inc. - Toledo, OH / San Francisco, CA
Painted tin countertop display cabinet advertising Kwik-lite …
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c. 1920s; Usona Manufacturing Company, Inc. - Toledo, OH / San Francisco, CA
Painted tin countertop display cabinet advertising Kwik-lite "Seamless Cell Batteries," featuring bold lithographed graphics across the front and sides. The hinged front panel lifts upward to reveal a divided interior with vertical compartments sized for boxed batteries, while the exterior presents strong period branding-deep blue ground with red and cream typography, flanked by illustrated hands holding the product. Slogans including "Refill Your Flashlight," "Longer Life," and "Brighter Light" reinforce its retail function, with lower text indicating battery sizes such as "Two Cell Regular" and "Three Cell Regular." A small metal holder at the center of the front appears intended for sample cells or demonstration pieces. Side panels continue the advertising with "The Quality Flashlight" slogan and additional product imagery.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 11ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Pumpkin
- Condition Notes
- Shows moderate to heavy wear consistent with age and retail use, including surface scratches, paint loss, edge wear, and areas … moreShows moderate to heavy wear consistent with age and retail use, including surface scratches, paint loss, edge wear, and areas of oxidation. Lithographed graphics remain largely intact but exhibit fading and scattered losses, particularly on the side panels. Interior compartments show dust accumulation and wear from use. Hinged front operates as intended. less
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