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August 27, 2025: Summer Americana - Day 1

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Lot 146

SINCLAIR DEALER SERVICE PORCELAIN REST ROOM / ADVERTISING SIGN

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

SINCLAIR DEALER SERVICE PORCELAIN REST ROOM / ADVERTISING SIGN, double-sided, of rectangular form, lettered "CLEAN / REST / ROOMS / WINDSHIELD SERVICE / A Sinclair Dealer Service" on a white ground, each side mounted with iron pintles which allow the sign to rest in its original iron stand. Mid 20th century. 48" HOA, 36" x 33 1/2" base footprint.

Condition

Good overall condition with a number of small losses to the porcelain with associated rust staining; a few small chips/flakes to the edges of the porcelain, mostly around where the supports clamp onto the sign; the iron components and base with scattered moderate to heavy rust; lacks cotter pins to hold sign firmly in base.

Provenance

From the collection of Susie Cesarini, Ridgely, MD.

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