Description
Hello. I have an outdoor sign that used to hang in front of the telegraph office portion of a northern ontario train station (photo attached). The sign is two sided baked enamal. The reverse is identical except for the finger pointing is poiniting a different way (Sign is approx. 36in x 19in) I believe this company was created around 1915-1920 when the Canadian government took over failing railroads which became Canadian National Railway. The telegraph portions of these railroads became Canadian National Telegraph & Cable Co. Later it was renamed Canadian National Telecommunications. I personally rescued this sign from the garbage heap in the late 1970,s when I worked for CNT.Any help in valuing this item would be appreciated.Thanks!!
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Steel covered with baked enamel.
Distinguishing marks
Chips from stones, gunshots
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
36" long x 19" tall 1/8" thick
Date Period
1920's
Weight
40ibs
For Sale?
Yes