Lot 229:
Vintage Fenestra Bonderized Casements Embossed Metal Advertising Sign
Sold for: $30
Description
A vintage embossed metal advertising sign for Fenestra Bonderized Casements. The sign is constructed from sheet metal with a yellow painted field on the front. It features the Fenestra brand logo in raised, embossed black script across the top portion. Below the logo, the words BONDERIZED and CASEMENTS are printed in two lines of bold, black, sans-serif block lettering. The reverse side of the sign is finished in dark green paint and displays the debossed mirror image of the main script logo. Fenestra was a prominent brand for steel windows produced by the Detroit Steel Products Company, primarily during the mid-20th century. The term Bonderized refers to a specific zinc-phosphate coating process used during this era to provide rust resistance and improve paint adhesion on steel products.
Condition report:
The sign is in as-found, weathered condition with significant signs of age. There is heavy oxidation and rust present along all edges, resulting in substantial metal loss and a jagged, irregular perimeter. The yellow painted surface on the front exhibits numerous scratches, pitting, and scattered spots of surface rust. The reverse side shows extensive corrosion, rust, and flaking of the green paint.
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