Coca-Cola Crossing Guard Sign: 1950’s Police “Slow School Zone” – VS1980
Extremely Rare, Double Sided, Stand Up Metal, Die Cut Coca-Cola Advertisement/School Crossing Sign, This Life Sized Display Measures 63 1/2 Inches By 29 Inches At Widest Point (Across Arms) Features A Police Officer Holding A Crossing Guard Sign On One Side, With Coca-Cola Advertising On The Back Side; Features The Rare Coca-Cola Arciform (Fishtail Logo) Which Only Appeared On Advertisements From 1958-1965, With A Round Cast Iron Base With Coca-Cola Graphics
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Coca-Cola Crossing Guard Sign: 1950's Police "Slow School Zone"
This rare, vintage Coca-Cola crossing guard sign is an extremely unique, and rare original advertisement from the late 1950's. At ArtFactory.com we have the largest selection of original, investment quality, vintage collectible signs for sale anywhere in the world. Every item in our showroom is guaranteed to be authentic, and backed by our over a century of experience in the collectible marketplace. This large stand up metal sign is double sided, and was designed for use in school crossing areas, with Coca-Cola advertising on the back side. It is perfect for display in any man cave or game room and stands on its own with its original cast iron base, It is a must have item for any serious Coca-Cola collector. This Coca-Cola crossing guard sign is the perfect companion to display next to your vintage Coca-Cola vending machine. It is a die cut sign shaped like a police officer holding a school crossing sign. The front has a graphic of the officer wearing a blue uniform and hat, and holdng yellow sign with black lettering that reads "Slow School Zone". The back of the sign has a white background with a Coca-Cola red and white arciform "fishtail" logo at the top, the words "Thank You Resume Speed" in seafoam green lettering, and has a graphic
Coca-Cola Crossing Guard Sign Specifications
- Type: Genuine Vintage Metal Painted Stand Up Sign With Original Cast Iron Base
- Sides: Double Sided
- Shape: Die Cut Police Officer Shaped
- Company: Coca-Cola
- Product: Coca-Cola/School Crossing Warning Sign
- Manufacture: Allen Morrison Sign Co
- Place Of Manufacture: Lynchburg, VA. U.S.A.
- Era: Late 1950's
- Color: Front: Blue/Yellow/Black/Skin Color/Full Color - Back: White/Red/Seafoam Green/Brown/Bottle Glass Green
- Dimensions: Life Sized 63 1/2 Inches Tall By 29 Inches At Widest Point (22 Inches Diameter Cast Iron Base)
- Condition: Original, Unrestored Condition, Sold As-Pictured, See Photos For Details
of a glass bottle of Coca-Cola soda at the bottom. The sign includes its original cast iron base, that has a "Drink Coca-Cola" logo. This sign is life sized, measures 63 1/2 inches tall by 29 inches at widest point (across the arms), and the cast iron base has a 22 Inch diameter. Per the maker's mark "AM" on the shoe, this sign was produced by the famous Allen-Morrison sign company of Lynchburg, Virginia, which produced many Coca-Cola signs during that era.
Coca-Cola Crossing Guard Sign Additional Details
Like all of our vintage collectible signs, this vintage Coca-Cola crossing guard sign is sold in original unrestored condition, as pictured, because we believe that every ding, dent, and blemish is part of the history of the item. This sign is in Excellent/Near Mint (EXL/NR MT) condition overall and has only minimal visible wear, as pictured, with the back side of the sign being especially clean and free of damage. This is as clean of an example of this now nearly 70-year-old sign as you will find. We sell rare, collectible items from dozens of soft drink companies, including Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Royal Crown Cola, Nesbitt's, and more. Like all of our vintage collectible signage, this double sided vintage Coke sign is an original, investment quality item. We are a one stop shop when it comes to outfitting your man cave or game room. We can can outfit an entire 1950-1960's style soda shop for you, or help you find that one special item that has been missing from your collection. We are a one stop shop for vintage Coke collectibles, in addition to signs, and also have fully restored original vending machines. These machines are restored to working, museum quality condition and include original, period correct signage, logos, and paint schemes. Our vending machine restorations are the best in the business because nobody has been doing it longer, or pays as much attention to detail.
We specialize in original collectible advertising from America's most iconic brands. Don't be duped by fakes, or settle for low quality reproductions that will never have any long term appreciable value. At ArtFactory.com, we only deal in fine are quality collectibles with appreciable value that are guaranteed to be authentic, and backed by over a century in experience. Call us today at 1-800-292-0008 to ask for pricing on this rare vintage Coca-Cola crossing guard sign, or any of our other vintage soda shop and drug store signs.
Allen-Morrison Sign Co. History
The Allen-Morrison Sign Company was a prominent sign-making company that was founded in 1919 and based in Lynchburg, West Virginia. hey produced metal signs for many large oil companies, and also had contracts with Coca-Cola and other soft drink companies. (Photo's by Lynchburg Photos). The company was known for its high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, and it created signs for a wide variety of businesses, from small local stores to large corporations. The company's early signs were hand-painted and made of materials such as wood, metal, and glass. However, as technology advanced, the company incorporated newer materials and techniques into its work, including neon signs and more efficient lighting systems.
Allen-Morrison remained a family-owned and operated business throughout its history, and it was known for its commitment to customer service and its ability to create custom signs that met the unique needs of each client. In addition to traditional signs, the company also created billboards and other outdoor advertising and provided installation and maintenance services for its products. During the 1940's and 1950's, Allen-Morrison was one of the major manufacturers of porcelain signs in the United States, producing approximately 80% of the porcelain signs in the country during this era. This number is testament to the quality of their workmanship and their reputation as a leading sign-making company. The company's porcelain signs were highly regarded for their quality, durability, and vibrant colors, and are considered to be some of the most collectible vintage signs today.
Despite its success and reputation for quality work, the Allen-Morrison Sign Company eventually closed its doors in 1990, as a result of changing economic and technological factors (such as the proliferation of plastic signs). However, its legacy lives on, and its signs can still be seen in many communities throughout West Virginia and the United States.
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Coca-Cola Crossing Guard Sign Info
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