27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2063
 

2063

An American Fixed Fan, extoling the merits of NOT smoking, white lettering starkly contrasting with

An American Fixed Fan, extoling the merits of NOT smoking, white lettering starkly contrasting with a royal blue ground, stating "I'm a non-smoking fan" with instructions for use near smokers. Printed for the American Association for Respiratory Care" and stamped on the verso "Grand view Hospital Respiratory Therapy Sellersville, PA 18960; and A 20th Century Fixed Fan, featuring an American sailor aboard ship, bi-planes flying above, warships with guns ready in the ocean at his side. Dressed in naval whites, the sailor proudly raises the US flag. Most likely WWI as the border decoration is very early 20th century. In small print in the bottom border is the number 305 and the slogan "America First". Simple wooden handle. The verso advertises H. B. Strauss, Funeral Director and Embalmer, who also deals in furniture and stoves, Jonestown, Penna. Printed by Myers and Co Calendars and fans 1125-27 Third Street, Harrisburg, Pa.
American Fan: Overall height 13.25 inches or 33.5cm
Fixed Fan: Overall height 13.5 inches or 34cm (2)

Sold for £50
Estimated at £20 - £40


 

. Fan 1 - Generally in good order.. Fan 2 - Generally in good order, slightly foxed, good strong colour

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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