Jack and Jill Ice Cream Neon Sign – NS6985
Jack & Jill Ice Cream was founded in 1929 (Philadelphia), and the company became a regional powerhouse in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. through the mid-20th century. They heavily promoted with branded neon signs.
Signs of this type were produced starting late 1940s, when heavy metal housings were the standard for durable outdoor advertising.
Description
Mid-Century Nostalgia & History
This authentic vintage Jack & Jill Ice Cream neon sign serves as a spectacular showcase of mid-century commercial advertising and expert craftsmanship. At the heart of this collectible piece is a genuine, original tin lithograph sign face, featuring the charming, nostalgic illustrations that establish it as a true historic artifact. This beautifully preserved piece captures the essence of the golden age of roadside Americana and classic soda fountain culture, bringing a vibrant slice of 1950s commercial history into the modern era.
Authentic Era-Correct Restoration
While the protective metal can enclosure and the vibrant glass neon accents are meticulous restorations, they have been crafted strictly to era-correct historical standards without the use of improper modern substitutions. This precise process ensures the sign retains the exact visual warmth, structural integrity, and glowing aesthetic intended during its original production run. By honoring the design techniques of the past, the illumination seamlessly complements the vintage face, creating a seamless blend of historic preservation and reliable functionality.
Jack & Jill Ice Cream
Specifications:
- Type: Single-Sided Genuine Vintage Neon Sign
- Style: Rectangular Tin Litho Neon Lighting
- Company: Jack & Jill Ice Cream
- Product: Ice Cream
- Date of Manufacture: Late 1940s – Early 1950s
- Place of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Glass Color: Multi-color – Red, White, and Yellow
- Dimensions: 84.5" wide X 17.5" tall 57 lbs
- Condition: Original Genuine Tin Litho; Sign Face Unrestored (Cleaned Only); Fully Restored Neon & Electrical
- Neon Details: All Neon Glass, Solid-State Transformers, Wiring, Mounts, and Switches Have Been Fully Replaced
- Hanging Details: Comes with H.J. Nick’s Exclusive “Fast Hanger Bar” for Perfectly Level Display
- Switching: Includes Separate Pull Chain for Easy On/Off Switching Without Unplugging
Certified Museum-Quality Investment
As an investment-grade display piece, this illuminated sign comes certified with an official brass oval restoration plaque individually signed by master craftsman H.J. Nick of ArtFactory.com. This exclusive hallmark guarantees a professional, museum-quality restoration process that honors the original patina while ensuring long-term durability. Perfect for high-end game rooms, vintage diners, or elite advertising collections, this piece combines timeless mid-century nostalgia with the unparalleled quality of certified archival preservation.
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ArtFactory.com & H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification Details
The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification ensures each piece to be the genuine article. Backed by our over a century of experience, with our word is our bond reputation and guaranteeing or your money back “forever". The H.J. Nick Brass Tag Certification makes this item one of the highest appreciating, collectible investments that you can make. These items can be insured at stated value, usually on your home owners policy, for little added premium. Thus, making this a safer investment than even those insured by the FDIC, is much more fun to own, and puts you in control instead of the bank.
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