"FloridaPast Signs & Advertising Items"
"one pick at a time"
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VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE
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A Rare Interesting Collection of Oil Painted Advertising Tag Signs
by Francis Read Moore (1917-2004) Florida Folk Artist Painter from Hawthorne
Which once were on display in The Chicken Factory Restaurant in Hawthorne, FloridaPast
Wonderful Rare Examples of FloridaPast Days Gone Bye.
More about Francis Moore below.
You can control the slide show, by using arrows, play or pause.
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A Sincere Special Thanks goes to some of the Family Members that were Kind enough to share with us, either the location where these Paintings were displayed, and for the First Hand History around the business of their family. PRICELESS!!!
We now know that these Wonderful Paintings were displayed.
Here is the message from John Bristow, "Hi Florida Past, one of the hand painted tags you have for sale is sentimental to me. It’s the “ Carl’s TV” tag. The business was my uncle Carl Bristow’s. He started the business from money my grandmother loaned him. The business started out as a small repair shop located on Johnson street, currently where the Jehovah whiteness church resides. Eventually he invested in the Radio Shack franchise and moved to , what was Millers square . Now it’s Hitchcock’s square. Uncle Carl ran the Radio Shack for several years with his wife Wanda. Eventually they sold the Franchise and retired. Both uncle Carl and Aunt Wanda have passed . I would like be to own the “ Carl’s TV” tag. How can I purchase the tag. Also I’m certain these tags were displayed in “ The Chicken Factory “ restaurant. Located off Highway 301 in Hawthorne." -
We now know that these Wonderful Paintings were displayed.
Here is the message from John Bristow, "Hi Florida Past, one of the hand painted tags you have for sale is sentimental to me. It’s the “ Carl’s TV” tag. The business was my uncle Carl Bristow’s. He started the business from money my grandmother loaned him. The business started out as a small repair shop located on Johnson street, currently where the Jehovah whiteness church resides. Eventually he invested in the Radio Shack franchise and moved to , what was Millers square . Now it’s Hitchcock’s square. Uncle Carl ran the Radio Shack for several years with his wife Wanda. Eventually they sold the Franchise and retired. Both uncle Carl and Aunt Wanda have passed . I would like be to own the “ Carl’s TV” tag. How can I purchase the tag. Also I’m certain these tags were displayed in “ The Chicken Factory “ restaurant. Located off Highway 301 in Hawthorne." -
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Collection of 23 Art Tags
CONDITIONS; Vary from Good to Excellent.
Surfaced cleaned only. They can use some elbow grease. I leave that to you. Do expect some wears/dings/soiling/stains etc., but Nothing serious. None are bent or abused. EACH MEASURE; 12" x 6" FP #246 PRICE; $6,500.00 ** NOTE-as we Sell Individual Paintings, offered below, we'll re-adjust this total accordingly. S/H/I/ - (FREE IN U.S.) Non U.S. Customers, please contact us for your rate |
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Purchase Any of Francis Read Moore Tag Advertising Paintings
FREE INSURED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S.
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Conditions Vary from Good to Excellent.
We Surfaced cleaned only. Some may need a bit of elbow grease or not. Being we are of a Purest mind set, we generally leave that to our customers.
Do expect some wears/dings/soiling/stains etc., but Nothing serious.
None are bent nor abused. Our images will Enlarge for close inspection when clicked on.
EACH MEASURE; 12" x 6"
We Surfaced cleaned only. Some may need a bit of elbow grease or not. Being we are of a Purest mind set, we generally leave that to our customers.
Do expect some wears/dings/soiling/stains etc., but Nothing serious.
None are bent nor abused. Our images will Enlarge for close inspection when clicked on.
EACH MEASURE; 12" x 6"
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Webster Auto Swaps - 1994 Year Two
Swaps Auction Show
Mini, Full Color Wood Framed Sign
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Original 1950s Fort Myers Coca-Cola Bottling Company Hand Fan
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Miniature Glass Bottle with 1971s Penny Inside
Advertising Polk Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lakeland
124 South Florida - 2600 South Florida
ACL or Applied Color Label
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As our time allows, we'll post more offerings. Please come on back again! Thank You!
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Nice Vintage Fisk & Journigan Funeral Home St. Cloud FloridaPast
Metal Framed with glass Thermometer and Print
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From the House of Lance
Original Old Small Wide Mouthed Counter Jar
from Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida
Embossed Lance twice on bottom.
We tried our best to get accurate photos. Everything is pretty close, except the color hues of the lid, which are a darker hue than shown in images. Jar is in Fantastic Condition. Showing minimal signs of use. You'll also receive the original receipt shown in images. __________ MEASURES; Apx. 8 1/2" x 7 1/4" Apx. 6 1/2" High, not including lid Mouth Opening Diameter 7 1/2" CONDITION; 8+9 No damage! FP #316 PRICE; $200.00 S/H/I; $FREE IN U.S. |
Boco Service Center - H.E. Barthilemy Bushnell
Original Heavy Steel Lid, Marked LANCE
note that handle/knob was changed. Has been repainted sometime in it's life. |
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Vintage Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Promotional for Fletcher Ford - Plant City, FloridaPast
Florida's Finest Fords
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Rare 1920s 1930s J.M. Rogers
Bradley Bathing Suit Advertising Paper Bag
With Wonderful Graphics!
This came from J.M Rogers Store in Brooksville, FloridaPast
This Cool Piece Originated From The J.M. Rogers Store in Brooksville.
Brooksville is a city in and the county seat of Hernando County, Florida. We hold some interesting history from the Rogers Family of Brooksville. As soon as we start publishing our holdings and famed-fades, a link will be posted here. We were going to mat and frame this, but decided it best to sell like this. If you would like it framed, please let us know, and for a nominal cost, we'll frame it in a Period Frame. MEASURES APX. 11 1/4" x 6 1/4"
CONDITION; 8 [mostly wrinkled, as shown] FP #333 PRICE; $65.00 S/H/I; $5.50 |
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Cool Vintage Plastic Pocket Comb from
Rowell's Barber Shop, Dade City Fla
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FROM LONG TIME DEFUNCT SIX GUN TERRITORY
IRON SILHOUETTE COCA-COLA BOTTLE SIGN BRACKET
Six Gun Territory, Ocala, FloridaPast
This Coca-Cola sign bracket once hung proudly at Six Gun Territory, Ocala, FloridaPast. Displaying a Large Coca-Cola sign below. Unfortunately when they demolished Six Gun, there was no care taken in preserving much of the items. This piece was actually slated for the scrap pile. Until someone who had Care, pulled it. And then I came along and purchased. As you can see, it's been abused, bent, rusted, lacking a curly Q or two, etc.
A Metal Worker can restore this back to it's original state. We've always kept things as found. Except maybe for washing/cleaning. |
MEASURES APX.; 14 1/2" top/bottom
including hang loop it should be 13" diameter, but since it's bent, it varies depending. The Coke bottle is 13" high. The iron stock is 1 1/2" wide - 3/16" thick CONDITION; 4-5 [as is, as shown] FP #302 PRICE; $SOLD S/H/I; $50.00 |
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"RARE FLORIDA PAST FIND"Original Unused 1922 RE-CU-MA
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Showing the backside of this Rare piece3-Dimensional Look, Die-Cut Easel Back
and this accompanying sign, both from Jacksonville, FloridaPast RE-CU-MA FOR THE BLOOD
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Nice Vintage Oil Dealers Supply Dealers Jacksonville
Aluminum Folding "Klick" Yardstick
Mid-Century
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Sumter County Farmer's Market, Florida Rain Gauge Vintage New in Package
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ANT BUTTONS KILL ANTS FLIES INSECTS ROACHES MICE
original old Poison crown bottle cap button
Harris Products Miami Beach Florida
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W.R. GRACE & CO. DAVISON CHEMICAL DIVISION
ORIGINAL PRESSED STEEL RAIN GAUGE, WITH GLASS TUBE, AND ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION SHEET
MEASURES APX; 4 1/4" high - 4 1/2" + wide
CONDITION; 8+ [has various age/storage wrath, as does the instruction sheet. Nothing too serious] FP#249 PRICE; $SOLD S/H; $7.50 |
Made of a Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel. Hasn't been used. Has the original glass rain tube, and the instruction sheet was rolled inside the tube. The aluminum gauge wheel turns freely and nicely.
From an era, when Pesticides, Insecticides and Fertilizers, were used freely, without concerns for the environment. More often than not, these were used, and when found, show the wrath of the elements. So it's Nice to have one that hasn't been used. |
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OLD FIVE O'CLOCK CLUB
Miami Beach
Mini Pocket Knife U.S.A. Made
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Original 1930s GULF Gas-Oil
Employee Uniform or Hat Patch
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Scarce Wooden Nickel from Fran's Place
Bushnell, FloridaPast
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Original Old SPUR Gasoline Employee Uniform Patch
From a Sumter County defunct Service Station
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Old Steel FloridaPast Roadside Construction Sandwich Sign
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MEASURES;
CONDITION; 6-+ [added character as shown] FP#201 PRICE; $499.00 S/H/I; $160.00 or we can arrange for you to pick up. In which case, there will be no shipping cost. We can hold for 30 days after your payment is received. Please use the bottom button for PICK UP ONLY
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RARE OVER-SEA UNUSED TOOTHPICK BOXCONDITION; 8+ - 9 [shows age browning]
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Showing Entire Unfolded box hereConsolidated Grocery Co.
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RARE OLD DAVIS & JORDAN
Orlando, FloridaPast 12" Wooden Advertising Ruler
ICE CREAM - "THAT'S OUR BUSINESS"
Hot Drinks All Through The Winter
CONDITION; 8 (SOLID, No breaks. Shows age/use soling/stains etc.)
MEASURES 12" long... No kidding, 12" long FP #276 PRICE; $69.00 S/H/I; $5.50 |
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Nice Vintage 12 inch, painted wood advertising ruler with Plant Guide
From The MANATEE SEED & SOD CO. - St. Petersburg
The color in reality, is a Bright Vivid Yellow
CONDITION; 8 (SOLID, No breaks. Shows age/use soling/stains slight paint chipping on edge mostly, etc.)
MEASURES 12" long... No kidding, this ruler is also 12" long FP #277 PRICE; $19.00 S/H/; $5.50 |
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Nice Old Wooden 12" Advertising Ruler from
Independent Life & Accident Insurance Co. Jacksonville, FloridaPast
CONDITION; 8 (SOLID, No breaks. Shows age/use soling/stains slight paint chipping on edge mostly, etc.)
MEASURES 12" long... No kidding, this ruler is also 12" long FP #278 PRICE; $19.00 S/H; $5.50 |
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Rare Old Royal Crown Bottlers, of Orlando, FloridaPast, Advertising Ruler
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WENATCHEE WENOKA GROWERS
FOR NORTHWEST CHERRIES
Ted Zacher
Zippo Pocket Knife in Original Box
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Vintage Seald-Sweet
FLORIGOLD - INDIAN RIVER
Zippo Knife - Money Clip in Original Box
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Vintage Seald-Sweet Florigold Zippo Pocket Knife in original box
FLORIDA'S FINEST - NATURALLY
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Seald Sweet FLORIGOLD Zippo Lighter
INDIAN RIVER
Nice Quality and Vintage Zippo Fluid Flint Flip Top Lighter
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LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
ST. PETERSBURG, FloridaPast - Vintage Howard Lighter in Original Box - Unused
Howard, Fine Quality Automatic - Service Lighter Inc.
Masonic Bldg. Tokyo Japan Opposite Side has enameled impressions of a golf chart Never used, though, like most of these lighters, from time, there is finish/paint blemishes/spotting
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1965 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
State Tractor & Equip. Co.
ORLANDO - JACKSONVILLE - OCALA
used slim zippo lighter
showing flip & under sides
Obviously used, not abused. Lid has play, does close. Though not with the usual Zippo Snap.
Still, a nice lighter, piece of FloridaPast history!
MEASURES; 2/14 x 1 1/4"
CONDITION; 7
FL #175
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $4.50
Still, a nice lighter, piece of FloridaPast history!
MEASURES; 2/14 x 1 1/4"
CONDITION; 7
FL #175
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $4.50
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OLD J.J. LASTUSKA CO. - TAMPA 9. FLA.
Lucite key fob, encasing flowers
This is a Cool & Scarce, FloridaPast Find
Because of the nature of this piece, it was tough photographing to show just how Beautiful the flowers are. At top end, where the bead chain slips through, there is a factory flaw, air bubble? No damage or signs of use Having 2 color flowers and leaved branch encased within |
MEASURES; 2 3/4" x 1/2" Thick CONDITION; 9 FL #177 PRICE; $39.95 S/H; $3.50 |
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Southern Printing Company - Lake County - Eustis FloridaPast
Heavy Gauge, Pressed Steel, Magnetic Strip Back, Hanging Advertising Clip
MEASURES; apx. 2 1/4" x 2"
CONDITION; 8 FP #247 PRICE; $24.95 S/H; $FREE within the U.S. only |
A Wonderful example of a FloridaPast Company, Advertising Bill/Paper Clip. Which can still be used today. It has a Nice Tight Grip, and the two magnetic strips still have some grip. Or you can hang from the factory hang hole.
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GEORGE & GLADY'S BAR-B-QUE
Highway 301, Dade City
Fun Florida Past Toothpick Case
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Another George & Glady's Bar-B-Que Give-Away Premium
Highway 301 - 5 Miles North of Dade City, FloridaPast
Nice Vintage Manicure Set, in it's Original Vinyl Case
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1950's GARNER'S RESTAURANT
Leesburg, FloridaPast
Pocket Comb Give-Away Premium.
For those Duck Tail Moments. It's Never been used.
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Art Deco Advertising Mirror
INVERNESS, FloridaPast
PENINSULAR ABSTRACT CO.
Actual color photograph of a FloridaPast Beach-Baby Pin-Up Gal
Beautiful Large Mirror, original back. Has the expected mirror blemishes from the glue and Father time. Only adding to it's character.
FP #163 MEASURES; 22" x 12" CONDITION; 7-8 {has blemishes, very minor corner dings, not bad} PRICE; $155.00 S/H/I; $35.00 |
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OLD TIN NOTARY PUBLIC SIGN - ORLANDO FLORIDA
A beautiful little sign. Tin with crimped beveled edges, over chipboard back. Ready to hang.
MEASURES 9" x 6 1/2"
CONDITION 9
FL #03
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50
MEASURES 9" x 6 1/2"
CONDITION 9
FL #03
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50
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VINTAGE FRAMED CANN'S LUMBER COMPANY
FELLSMERE, FLORIDA
TIED BAMBOO ROLL-UP WALL HANGER
This is a Beautiful Hand Painted Wall Hanging Advertisment.
Depicting a Serene Country Scene. Quiet and Peaceful, on a moon-lit snowy nite. Still has original hang string.
Already framed in a wood frame.
(*if it's your desire to have the roll-up without the frame, let us know, as shipping will be less)
OVER-ALL IN FRAME MEASUREMENT; 16 3/4" x 11"
THE PAINTING MEASURES; 14 1/2" x 8"
CONDITION; 8++ 9
FL #04
PRICE; $49.95
S/H; $15.50*
Depicting a Serene Country Scene. Quiet and Peaceful, on a moon-lit snowy nite. Still has original hang string.
Already framed in a wood frame.
(*if it's your desire to have the roll-up without the frame, let us know, as shipping will be less)
OVER-ALL IN FRAME MEASUREMENT; 16 3/4" x 11"
THE PAINTING MEASURES; 14 1/2" x 8"
CONDITION; 8++ 9
FL #04
PRICE; $49.95
S/H; $15.50*
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Vintage Golden Gem "citrus groves"
Embossed Aluminum License Tag
A Great Colorful Employee tag for Golden Gem Citrus Groves, Florida.
We have some other items from this particular grove available.
Standard Size License Tag 11 3/4" x 6"
CONDITION; 9
FL #12
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $7.50
We have some other items from this particular grove available.
Standard Size License Tag 11 3/4" x 6"
CONDITION; 9
FL #12
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $7.50
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Older Golden Gem Thermometer
Citrus Growers, Umatilla Florida
Finding any type of Florida Citrus Advertising is tough. This thermometer is Nice. Frisbee style, Hard plastic, inset tube. U.S.A. made by Morco. The knock-out holes have Not been punched yet. Someone left a piece of tape on this for many years. And so when taken off, it left remnants and wear to the paint.
MEASURES; 8" diameter
CONDITION; 8++
FL #75
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50
MEASURES; 8" diameter
CONDITION; 8++
FL #75
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $7.50
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Old wooden level - MADELL FURNITURE CO.
DADE CITY, FLORIDA
a give-away advertising promotion
A Good Old Wooden Advertising Level, from Madell Furniture Co., Dade City, Florida. Also can vaguely make out FRIGIDAIRE - HEATERS - RANGES - PHILCO (there is more print, but it's worn) The indicator bubble/liquid is still here.
MEASURES; 11" long by 1 3/4" by 3/4"
CONDITION; 7+
FL # 72
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $7.75
MEASURES; 11" long by 1 3/4" by 3/4"
CONDITION; 7+
FL # 72
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $7.75
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OCALA, FLORIDA - SECURITY FEED & SEED CO.
Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel Thermometer
A Fantastic Old, four digit telephone number,
Ocala, FloridaPast Steel Thermometer
Note the Horseshoes around the border.
MEASURES; 11 1/2" x 3 1/8"
CONDITION; 6-7- (as shown, weathered)
FL #77
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H/I; $9.55
Ocala, FloridaPast Steel Thermometer
Note the Horseshoes around the border.
MEASURES; 11 1/2" x 3 1/8"
CONDITION; 6-7- (as shown, weathered)
FL #77
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H/I; $9.55
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SOUTHWARD FRUIT CO. SANFORD, FLA. Unused Old Cypress Wood, Citrus Field Crate End
Very unusual to find such a piece of FloridaPast. This was one of the ends that made up a cypress wood, citrus field crate. And it's never been used.
MEASURES; 12" x 13"
CONDITION; 9
FL #81
PRICE; SOLD
S/H; $17.00
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FLORIDA LAW - Heavy Metal
$10,000 FINE FOR TRESPASSING SIGN
For a Citrus Grove
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Ross of Florida, Brassieres Girdles
empty box, with the original tissue paper inside
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The Mariana Grove - Metal Advertising Ruler
Fort Myers, FloridaPast
Showing the "Cracker" way to eat Florida Oranges and Grapefruit
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Old FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL GROVE METAL SIGN
WARNING TO PARENTS
A very Scarce Un-common FloridaPast find.
Just like the No Trespassing Grove sign, but, with a Warning to Parents. Metal with the original mounted wood back, as it was mounted in the citrus grove, back in the days of FloridaPast. MEASURES; 16" x 12 1/4"
CONDITION; 7+ 8 FL #187 PRICE; $SOLD!! Thank You! S/H/I; $15.50 |
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Ocala, FloridaPast Wood 6" Advertising Ruler
MEASURES; 6"
CONDITION; 9 FL#169 PRICE; $SOLD! Thank you! S/H; $3.50 |
3 digit telephone #
great graphics of the old style phone. Advertising Taylor Printing Company 11 North Main St. Ocala |
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Old First Federal Savings & Loan Association - Curved Metal Advertising Ruler
Brooksville, FloridaPast
These old metal advertising rulers are a great thing to collect.
They display well, also hold history, andwhile take up very little space.
From a time when ourbusiness was Appreciated.
Very good to measure the memories from when your Mom or Dad worked or owned the particular business.
They display well, also hold history, andwhile take up very little space.
From a time when ourbusiness was Appreciated.
Very good to measure the memories from when your Mom or Dad worked or owned the particular business.
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Vintage SALT WATER TAFFY BOX
Tropical Flavors
C.S. Taylor Co. DAVENPORT FLORIDA
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OLD Florida Telephone Corp.
UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE CABLE MARKER
A Unique and Historical FloridaPast find.
Old Underground Telephone Cable Peel and Stick Laminated Marker Sign/Decal/Sticker.
Note the three digit phone number, and the old dial style telephone.
Water-Proof Laminated, Peel & Stick. (which I would assume, doesn't have any stick left) Back is still affixed.
A Great Piece to frame. And a Great Cross-Over for the old phone collector.
MEASURES; 6" x 2 1/2"
CONDITION; 8+9
FL #149
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $3.50
Old Underground Telephone Cable Peel and Stick Laminated Marker Sign/Decal/Sticker.
Note the three digit phone number, and the old dial style telephone.
Water-Proof Laminated, Peel & Stick. (which I would assume, doesn't have any stick left) Back is still affixed.
A Great Piece to frame. And a Great Cross-Over for the old phone collector.
MEASURES; 6" x 2 1/2"
CONDITION; 8+9
FL #149
PRICE; $19.95
S/H; $3.50
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Some FloridaPast Tid Bitz of Use-Full Information
There will be times that we will have a nice FloridaPast license tag or license plate for sale here on FloridaPast.
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This is a list of FloridaPast Code Types
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Private Trailer Private Trailer City Bus Commercial Vehicle Passenger - 2500 lbs. Limousine-Bus for Hire Florida Highway Patrol Half-year trailer for hire - 4001 lbs. Commercial - 2050 lbs. Truck for hire "full year" Commercial 2051-3050 lbs. Commercial 3051-5050 lbs. Commercial - 5050 lbs. Heavy Equipment Truck for hire - 4051 lbs. Handicapped Ambulance Semi-trailer Member of Congress Mobile Home Rental Trailer Rental Trailer Semi-Trailer for hire Off-road Vehicle-Harvest Truck Antique-Historic Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Bus for Hire State Road Department Passenger Truck Tractor Half-year Truck Tractor Private trailer - 500 lbs. Passenger 3500-4500 lbs. Passenger - 4500 lbs. Tax Exempt |