{"product_id":"vintage-advertising-coca-cola-double-sided-die-cut-flange-sign-aaw","title":"Vintage Advertising Coca-Cola Double-Sided Die-Cut Flange Sign A.A.W","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVintage Coca Cola Sign Collectibles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOriginal Mid-Century Coca-Cola “Drink Coca-Cola” Double-Sided Flange Sign – A.A.W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SOON!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eVintage Coca-Cola Double-Sided Die-Cut Flange Sign A.A.W\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid-20th Century; Original, 20.5” height by 24” width; Double-sided die-cut tin litho flange sign titled “Drink Coca-Cola” with artwork of yellow dot displaying bottle. Lower right is marked “AAW-2-2.” The sign has minor scratches, otherwise, it is in excellent original condition with a beautiful bright painted surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* See enlargeable images\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"A.A.W.\" stamp often seen on vintage Coca-Cola flanged signs refers to the Allen \u0026amp; Morrison Sign Co\u003c\/strong\u003e. (sometimes abbreviated as A-M) based in Lynchburg, Virginia. They were a major manufacturer of stamped metal and porcelain flange signs for the company, primarily during the 1940s and 1950s. Design \u0026amp; Die-Cutting: Many of the A.A.W.-marked vintage signs featured iconic die-cut shapes, such as\u003cstrong\u003e the classic \"hobble skirt\" glass bottle in the sun or the yellow-dot bottle design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture the unmistakable spirit of classic American advertising with this \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal mid-20th-century Coca-Cola double-sided flange sign\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring Coca-Cola's legendary contour bottle dramatically displayed against a bold yellow circle, this striking piece combines brilliant color, distinctive design, and one of the world's most recognizable trademarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20.5\" high × 24\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sign is constructed of \u003cstrong\u003edie-cut lithographed tin\/steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and was designed as a projecting flange sign. Mounted perpendicular to a storefront wall, its double-sided construction allowed the \u003cstrong\u003e“Drink Coca-Cola”\u003c\/strong\u003e advertisement to be seen by customers approaching from either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elaborate die-cut mounting flange adds tremendous visual appeal, with its sweeping architectural design giving the sign an almost Art Deco appearance. Against Coca-Cola's famous red background, the yellow circular field creates a dramatic contrast that immediately draws attention to the classic Coca-Cola bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Art Works Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower-right portion is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A.A.W. – 2 – 2”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA.A.W. identifies \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Art Works of Coshocton, Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the important manufacturers of early Coca-Cola advertising signs. American Art Works produced high-quality lithographed metal advertising for Coca-Cola and numerous other major American brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Classic Piece of Coca-Cola Advertising History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlange signs were created specifically for commercial display at locations such as \u003cstrong\u003egeneral stores, drugstores, grocery markets, service stations, diners, and soda fountains\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike conventional flat wall signs, flange signs projected outward from the building, allowing the advertising to attract pedestrians and motorists traveling in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these signs were subjected to years of commercial use and exposure, surviving original examples—particularly those retaining strong graphics and both advertising surfaces—have become increasingly desirable among advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example exhibits \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic age-related wear, surface marks, oxidation and vintage patina consistent with an original advertising sign of this period\u003c\/strong\u003e. These characteristics contribute to its unmistakable period appearance and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coca-Cola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Art Works (A.A.W.), Coshocton, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storefront Flange Advertising Sign\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cut lithographed tin\/steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-sided\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20.5\" H × 24\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarking:\u003c\/strong\u003e A.A.W. – 2 – 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coca-Cola contour bottle within yellow circular field\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eText:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Drink Coca-Cola”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original vintage condition with expected age-related wear and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExceptional Crossover Collectible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its bold Coca-Cola red, highly recognizable bottle imagery, double-sided construction and unusual decorative flange, this is much more than vintage advertising—it is a wonderful surviving artifact from the golden age of American roadside and storefront marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly desirable to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eCoca-Cola memorabilia, vintage advertising, soda fountain collectibles, general store advertising, Americana and antique signs\u003c\/strong\u003e, this impressive original display would make a commanding centerpiece in a serious collection, home bar, restaurant, game room or vintage commercial interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authentic piece of Coca-Cola advertising history—and an increasingly difficult original sign to find with this much visual presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eCVtreasures stamp Not on original\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CVTreasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55114291806527,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/9597\/7023\/files\/vintage-advertising-coca-cola-double-sided-die-cut-flange-sign-aaw-3594953.jpg?v=1786826871","url":"https:\/\/www.vintageposterartgallery.com\/products\/vintage-advertising-coca-cola-double-sided-die-cut-flange-sign-aaw","provider":"Vintage Poster Masterpieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}