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Sear Roebuck & Co. Tin Litho Early 1900s Catalog Holder Pocket Display 16" x 10"

$ 40.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item Depth: 2.5 inches
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Brand: SEARS ROEBUCK
  • Type of Advertising: Sign
  • Theme: Department Stores
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Surface Art: Lithograph
  • Color: Multi-color
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Date of Creation: 1900
  • Material: Tin
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item Height: 16 inches
  • Item Width: 10 inches
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Function: Sears & Roebuck Catalog Pocket
  • Condition: Rare tin pocket for holding the Sears catalog. Not dated but litho artwork definitely looks Art Nouveau 1890-1910. Fair condition as the lithographic art has faded. The metal structure is in good condition, flaws are rust only on the pocket face, on the left side at the top of the pocket is a crack in the metal and the bottom right corner is cut, although not recent not sharp. Flaws highlighted in photos.

    Description

    This is a tin lithograph wall pocket made to hold a Sears & Roebuck catalog. Although it is quite faded, you can see artwork depicting the Sear & Roebuck industrial complex in the lighter reddish rectangular area. Below that, the text reads: "Home of the Sears, Roebuck, and Co. Chicago. Illinois". Below that the text reads: "Keep our Big Catalog in this Pocket Ready to Consult as Your Needs Arise" in gold lettering. It seems that the entire piece is lithographed in a wood grain pattern. On top of that are various Art Nouveau style flourishes - lines, ovals, and what looks like a thunderbird - in gold along the entire perimeter in gold. The metal is in decent condition, although there is one crack where the pocket attaches on the left side, and the bottom right corner is.. missing. Some small dents but nothing larger than a pencil eraser. The pocket part's surface does have rust. All brackets are intact and there are two drilled holes in the top for attaching to the wall. It is 16 inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 2 1/2 inches deep. It weighs 1 lb 6 oz. Please look at the photos as I have attempted to accurately depict the condition. Happy to answer questions.