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Lot #3052
Lot #3054

Lot 3053: Framed Albert Sonn/ Helmar Cigarette Advertising Lithograph and

Framed Albert Sonn/ Helmar Cigarette Advertising Lithograph and a Helmar Porcelain Metal Advertising Sign

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 3053: Framed Albert Sonn/ Helmar Cigarette Advertising Lithograph and

Framed Albert Sonn/ Helmar Cigarette Advertising Lithograph and a Helmar Porcelain Metal Advertising Sign

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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Framed Albert Sonn/ Helmar Cigarette Advertising Lithograph and a Helmar Porcelain Metal Advertising Sign

Manufacturer: None
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Type: Other
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Item Views: 2901
Catalog Page: 22
Class: Other
Description:

Entering the market as Ramleh in 1902, the producers reversed the name in 1907 to prevent confusion with the competing "Ramly" brand, and remained active until 1966. 1) Measuring 22 inches wide and 30 inches tall, the print is marked "HELMAR/ TURKISH CIGARETTES" at the top, with the center filled by a lady in a tall straw hat and fringed blouse and a pack of Helmar positioned in the lower right side above the signature of artist Albert H. Sonn (1869-1936) "AHSonn/ 07". Mounted in a dark hardwood frame. 2) Measuring 27 1/2 inches wide and 10 inches tall, the sign is marked in the center "HELMAR/TURKISH/CIGARETTES/Quality Superb" in a yellow oval against a red background. The left side has the portrait of a lady in a tall straw hat. The right bottom corner has the picture of a box of their cigarettes with an Egyptian pharaohs head and the price of 10 cents.

Rating Definition:

1) Very good, with a few nail holes in the edges, a few small punctures on the printed area, and some mild soiling. 2) Very good, with four areas of porcelain loss/chipping in each of the four corners. The sign retains strong colors with some light scratches.



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