November 26, 2008 |
Hires Root Beer “Ugly Kid” Tin Sign
Rare advertising item for Hires depicts their trademark "Ugly Kid" holding a ceramic mug of root beer bearing his likeness. Lithographed by the Chas. Shonk Co., Chicago, circa 1905-1910.
SIZE: 19-1/2" x 27-1/2".
PROVENANCE: Phillip H. Morse, a vice chairman and co-owner of the Boston Red Sox.
CONDITION: Very good; some crazing to the black background, but only barely noticeable to the image of the boy himself under close examination; a few small shallow dings; some color touch-up to a few areas of the black background; overall a very nice and desirable example of this elusive sign.
Est: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
SOLD: $2,990.00
Fall 2008 - Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction
November 20, 2008
Information provided by:
James D. Julia, Inc