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So, I'm not in that category tonight but rather here tapping out another examiner article when I thought, "hey you haven't done an article on collectibles with a vices theme". Time for that.
Let's begin with cigars as they've certainly risen in stature during the last 3 or 4 years. To the left is a rare enamel sign circa 1880s, I don't want to give a perceived value because I'll be listing it for auction on eBay this Sun. eve. at 9PM EST. However, let's look at it closer.
It's enamel coated with impressed lettering design on heavy steel. As with many early enamel signs that were used it shows weathering. On this example the wear is acceptable because first, the enamel work has 100% integrity and is not loose or flaking anywhere. It measures 12x36 inches.
Reproduction red flag if your sign doesn't have impressed or embossed lettering, usually the design on reproductions will only be painted on.
Cigars are bad for you. Antique Cigar signs sell well.
1970s worth $100 to $150
This model vintage 1970s Budweiser clock always brings a steady $100-$150 if they're working and in good condition. There are many versions of Bud wagon clocks and lightup advertising fixtures that are have been collected by many.
If the market for them follows the common path of collectibles, Bud ware should cool off for a while as sentiment cools because of the sale of the Co. to a German beer firm. That's the time to buy when it's low. Then expect sour grapes to turn into nostalgic sentimentalism after that passes. That's the time to sell it.
Too much Bud is bad for you. Bud collectibles sell well.
Well there of course are many other examples of valuble collectibles that represent human vices. There's no judgement here just a market observation and some amusement. I could go on, with other examples, but it's Friday night and I may not go out as much on the weekends any more, but dammit I have the right to find out where my wife ditched my Cubans and hid the keg tap!
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AW
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Topics: antiques , collectibles , buying for resale , budweiser , advertising collectibles , cigars , tobacco
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