1920s Colonial Club 5¢ Cigars Painted Metal Flange Sign | Vintage Tobacco Advertising

This Colonial Club 5¢ Cigars flange sign is a painted metal, double-sided advertisement from the 1920s, designed for wall or post mounting. The bold red and cream lettering stands out against its navy blue background, ensuring visibility from both sides. Signs like this were once displayed outside general stores, cigar shops, and tobacconists, inviting customers in for a nickel cigar.

With its flange design, this sign is easy to mount on a wall or post, making it a versatile piece for both indoor and outdoor display. It would work well in a smoker’s lounge, a western-themed space, or a vintage-inspired bar or shop. Signs like this were once a common sight in storefronts, and today, they add a sense of history and authenticity to a collection or decor setting.

For collectors of vintage advertising, tobacco memorabilia, or Americana, this sign offers a connection to a past era of commerce and design. Whether displayed as a standalone piece or as part of a larger collection, adds a distinctive touch of early 20th-century advertising to any space.

Condition:

It is in great vintage condition overall and does show a little wear, character, and patina throughout. Most notably, some scratches here and there, including a rectangle-shaped scratch on one side.

Size:

The sign itself measures about 18.5 inches long and 8.5 inches wide. The flange piece to attach to the wall is 1.5 inches wide.

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