LARGE Vintage Antique Fast Food Restaurant Sign -- Highway Americana

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Posted by Christopher Yetter

16 years ago

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Description This is a great piece of classic San Francisco Americana. This sign was recently removed from the Chinatown location. It would make a great addition to your store, loft, or wherever you need to hand a giant hand holding a hamburger. The burger is 24" in diameter and 17" high. The sign is 41" long, 36" high at the hand and 24" high at the rear. The sign is about 14" thick. Larger photos with captions: http://goo.gl/3zhU Photo showing it installed at a different location: http://goo.gl/TXBI Another view of it when it was installed: http://goo.gl/eMiq

Category Other

Medium Metal, glass, and unknown material for hamburger

Distinguishing marks Johnny's Hamburgers -- San Francisco, CA

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item Sign: 41"x36"x14" Burger: 24"x24"x17"

Date Period 1950s-1960s?

Weight heavy, but movable by one person

History Found on the street in San Franciso's Chinatown

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Price Paid (If known) $0

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