Lot 390:
Vintage Lime Cola Porcelain Enamel Soda Advertising Sign
Sold for: $90
Description
A vertical rectangular American advertising sign constructed of porcelain enamel over metal. The sign features a bright yellow ground decorated with multi-colored graphics. Centrally placed is the brand name LIME COLA in stylized red block lettering with black drop shadows, preceded by the word Drink in red script. A red diagonal banner across the center contains the text TRADE MARK REG. and is followed by the slogan A FAVORITE FOR OVER 20 YEARS. The top of the sign features the phrase COME IN in black sans-serif capitals. The lower portion displays a red circular graphic containing a yellow 5 cent price mark, flanked by the text DOUBLE SIZE in black. The bottom edge is marked ICE COLD HERE in black capitals. A small printed inscription at the bottom right corner reads PRINTED IN USA. The reverse side is finished in a mottled black enamel and bears a handwritten numeric annotation 10 in black. The sign measures approximately 6 inches in height and 3.5 inches in width at the base.
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