32nd Annual Carolina Country Store Featured Catalog Session Day 3
Sat, Aug 2, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 253
Rare Frictionless Metal Co. Richmond VA. Self Framed Tin Litho Sign
Estimate: $100 - $10,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $1 |
| $50 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $300 | $25 |
| $1,000 | $50 |
| $3,000 | $100 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Description
Early 20th Century; Original, 22” height and 16” width. Single sided self-framed tin. Titled Frictionless Metal Co. Richmond VA. U.S.A. “The Metal That Never Fails.” Incredible illustration artwork of young child proudly holding metal example above head and wearing cap titled “We Use Frictionless Metal,” other hand holds a ladle, and the child stands in front of an open shipping box. Lower right is marked “The Meek and Beach Co. Coshocton, Ohio”; lower left copyrighted 1903. Has scattered scratches, very minor staining, beautiful faux woodgrain painted perimeter, original wooden back. Needs professional cleaning. This sign was recently discovered in an attic in Burlington NC. We encourage all bidders to attend our 3-day in-house gallery event. Please see photos.
Medium
Tin Litho
Date
1903
Literature
Frictionless Metal Co. was a metal manufacturing company with a history rooted in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and expanding to Richmond, Virginia, among other locations. The company was known for its innovative approaches to metal fabrication and eventually became a major supplier of auto frames and other metal products.
Condition
Very Good Original and needs cleaning
Available payment options
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