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B and B Stinger Lighted Glass Sign

About the Item

c. 1950s/1960s; Le Palais Bénédictine - Fécamp, Seine-Maritime, France This piece advertises a drink known as a "B and B Stinger", which is Benedictine & Brandy, mixed with crème de menthe (peppermint liqueur). This sign features two bee decals, while the "B and B Stinger" is reverse-painted glass. The sign is stamped with the logo of Julius Wile Sons & Co., importers of liquors and wines out of New York City. The company was founded by Julius in 1877 alongside his sons Alfons and Irwin and was sold to RJR Nabisco in 1972.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1950s/1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Exhibits some cracks in the reverse-painted lettering, but the paint appears stable. In addition, the veneer wrap is beginning to peel on the rear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 128241stDibs: LU10033244122312

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