Early 1900s J.R. Beiersdorf & Co. Advertising Tin Sign with Rolled Edges tobacco tray MM - 4578 - 083123

MM - 4578 - 083123

This piece was designed and manufactured by William Gray and his eponymous pay station company in 1898

framed in a gilt gesso-on-wood surround

subtle humor

Tufted leather ottoman in rich oxblood red

Early 1900s J.R. Beiersdorf & Co. Advertising Tin Sign with Rolled Edges tobacco tray MM - 4578 - 083123c. 1900s 1910s; J. R. Beiersdorf & Co. Chicago, IL Pressed tin advertising sign with scalloped octagonal form and original hanging chain, promoting J. R. Beiersdorf & Co., Pork Packers of Chicago. The central lithographed portrait of a blonde woman against a soft green background is bordered by faded gold lettering advertising the company's "Colonial Hams, Bacon, Lard, and Sausage." Typical of early 20th century butcher and packing house signage, the