Stihl signs/super rare

🪧 Report: STIHL Holiday Advertising Signs

📌 Item Overview

• Type: Holiday-themed advertising signs
• Material: Lithographed or screen-printed metal
• Brand: STIHL (German manufacturer of chainsaws and outdoor power tools)
• Imagery: Santa Claus in nostalgic or humorous settings using or gifting STIHL products (chainsaws, trimmers, etc.)
• Markings: STIHL logo, sometimes with “CDC + BME Distributor” branding
• Theme: Christmas, likely promotional dealer signs
• Condition: Mint (no scratches, rust, or dents visible)

🕰️ Estimated Date

• Likely 1990s to early 2000s based on:
  • Model depicted (e.g., STIHL MSA 120 C chainsaw introduced post-1990s)
  • Art style resembling Norman Rockwell-inspired holiday prints
  • Logos and product designs consistent with STIHL marketing during this time

These signs were probably dealer-exclusive promotional items, not sold to the general public, which makes them particularly collectible.

🧾 Authentication

• ✅ Authentic promotional signage based on:
  • Accurate branding, fonts, and product depictions
  • Common use of Santa-themed seasonal advertising by tool manufacturers
  • Presence of STIHL product names and logos (not generic or off-brand)

If these are screen-printed metal (rather than thin embossed tin), they are more likely authorized dealer signage issued for seasonal promotion rather than mass-market decor.

💵 Current Value (2025 Market)

Item

Estimated Collector Value (Each)

Notes

“Old World Charm” Santa Sign

$100–$175

Scarcer due to general holiday branding

Santa with STIHL workshop & kids

$125–$200

Highly detailed and humorous — top value

“Wishing You a Merry Christmas” Santa

$100–$150

Strong branding, desirable among STIHL collectors

• Full Set Value (Mint, Trio): $350–$500
• Retail/Dealer Price (If Offered): May exceed $600+

STIHL collectors, tool enthusiasts, and holiday décor lovers are all potential markets. These pieces command a premium due to brand nostalgia and the rarity of seasonal advertising signs.

🛠️ Recommendation

You do not need a professional appraisal unless insuring or selling through a high-end dealer or auction. However, if you decide to sell, consider:

• STIHL collector forums
• High-end eBay listings with international shipping
• Auction houses that specialize in advertising (e.g., Morphy Auctions or Route 32 Auctions)