Lot 254:
1994 Desperate Enterprises Kentucky Cardinal Brand Apples Reproduction Tin Sign
Description
This lithographed metal sign was produced by Desperate Enterprises, Inc. in 1994. It features a reproduction of a vintage fruit crate label for Kentucky Cardinal Brand Apples from Henderson, Kentucky. The design depicts three apples in varying shades of red, yellow, and green, accompanied by a Northern Cardinal bird on a flowering branch. The artwork is set against a pale yellow background framed by a thin blue border. Text on the front identifies the brand and the name of the distributor, Henry P. Barret. The reverse of the sign is finished in a gold tone and bears the manufacturer mark, 1994 copyright date, and Made in the U.S.A. along the bottom edge. A retail barcode sticker is present on the lower right corner of the back. The sign is made of thin sheet metal with rolled edges and includes mounting holes in each corner.
Dimensions: Approximately 12.5 x 16 inches.
Condition report:
The front of the sign is in good condition with bright, saturated colors and minimal surface scratching. The gold-toned reverse shows dark staining or adhesive residue along the top edge and light surface wear consistent with age and previous display.
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