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Government Long Distance Telephone Service Sign
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$350
Live Auction
Advertising & Historic Objects | Featuring the late John Michael Durrant Collection
Size
11" x 22" x 0.25".
Description
Canadian. 1910s. This early sign features a factory-made "straight" or "unbent" flange. It was designed to mount to the corner of a structure, often a train station. Marked, "Acton Burrows Ltd., Toronto' lower right edge. Authenticated by The Authentication Company. (TAC #400135). All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. All purchases are eligible for paid delivery to the Spring Dixie Gas & Oil Show on April 10-12 2025.
Condition
Grade: 8.5/8.25. Very good condition. One side with chalkiness and fading. One grommet with loss surrounding both sides. One loss in 'T' of "telephone".
Medium
Double-sided porcelain "straight flange" (DSPF).