Late 19th Century Painted Tin Fountain Tobacco Advertising Sign marquee likely around 1960

likely around 1960

The wind up mechanism is missing it's key but is still able to be wound

The overall dimensions of this nozzle measure 5" at the widest point and 13" in total length

where this piece likely originated

MM - C-11440 - 101724

Late 19th Century Painted Tin Fountain Tobacco Advertising Sign marquee likely around 1960c. 1880s 1890s; mfd. by F. Tuchfarber & Co. for Lovell & Buffington Co. Covington, KY Painted tin lithograph advertising sign for Fountain Tobacco, produced for Lovell & Buffington of Covington, Kentucky. The vibrant design centers on a depiction of Cincinnati's famed Tyler Davidson Fountain, flanked by vignettes of Superior Plug and Western Gem Cut Chewing Tobacco. The lower margin bears the maker's mark: "F. Tuchfarber & Co., Mfrs., 60 Fountain