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Antique Kwik-Lite Tin Litho Point-of-Sale Case

$1,150
£869.85
€1,015.67
CA$1,637.78
A$1,661.72
CHF 949.28
MX$20,119.30
NOK 11,152.23
SEK 11,137.46
DKK 7,592.51

About the Item

c. 1920s; Usona Manufacturing Company, Inc. - Toledo, OH / San Francisco, CA Painted tin countertop display cabinet advertising Kwik-lite "Seamless Cell Batteries," featuring bold lithographed graphics across the front and sides. The hinged front panel lifts upward to reveal a divided interior with vertical compartments sized for boxed batteries, while the exterior presents strong period branding-deep blue ground with red and cream typography, flanked by illustrated hands holding the product. Slogans including "Refill Your Flashlight," "Longer Life," and "Brighter Light" reinforce its retail function, with lower text indicating battery sizes such as "Two Cell Regular" and "Three Cell Regular." A small metal holder at the center of the front appears intended for sample cells or demonstration pieces. Side panels continue the advertising with "The Quality Flashlight" slogan and additional product imagery.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Shows moderate to heavy wear consistent with age and retail use, including surface scratches, paint loss, edge wear, and areas of oxidation. Lithographed graphics remain largely intact but exhibit fading and scattered losses, particularly on the side.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 204931stDibs: LU10033250173262

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