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c. 1930s; mfd. by Gill Glass & Fixture Co. for White Sewing Machine Co. - Cleveland, OH
Illuminated countertop advertising …
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c. 1930s; mfd. by Gill Glass & Fixture Co. for White Sewing Machine Co. - Cleveland, OH
Illuminated countertop advertising sign produced for the White Sewing Machine Company, featuring a reverse-painted glass panel with the iconic White script logo above bold block lettering reading "Sewing Machines." The streamlined housing incorporates rounded endcaps with chrome banding and a painted metal body, exemplifying the clean geometric styling of the Art Deco era. Manufactured by Gill Glass & Fixture Co. of Philadelphia, the sign was intended for display on retail countertops and dealer showrooms, where its internal illumination drew attention to one of America's best-known sewing machine manufacturers.
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- Dimensions
- 14.5ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 4.25ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Tested and working. In very good overall condition with light age-related wear. Rear painted metal housing exhibits scattered surface rust, … moreTested and working. In very good overall condition with light age-related wear. Rear painted metal housing exhibits scattered surface rust, while the original Gill Glass & Fixture Co. manufacturer's decal remains intact with minor losses. Reverse-painted glass graphics remain vibrant with strong color and no significant losses observed. Sign has been tested, operates properly, and was recorded while illuminated in our shop. less
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