Italian Swiss Colony Chromolithographs
ADV Amy Hogan ADV Amy Hogan

Italian Swiss Colony Chromolithographs

The Italian Swiss Colony and its wine concern were founded in 1881 by Andrea Sbarboro in Asti, California (Sonoma County). The winery, which sold shares of ownership to its workers, burgeoned into the largest wine producer in California. By 1910, the winery had a capacity of 14,250,000 gallons. An entire community of housing and workspaces was lavishly and creatively built from its success. In the 1950s, ISC was the second-largest tourist attraction in California! They were masters at marketing ….

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Italian Swiss Colony Sign
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Italian Swiss Colony Sign

This is a great old merchandising sign from Italian Swiss Colony Wines. Circa 1940s - 1950s. The advertising is on a redwood board with its colorful logo and nice paint.  In very good condition, the sign measures 36” X 12.”

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De Turk Litho
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De Turk Litho

Previously unknown I de Turk litho. C.1905. Whimsical ode to the day with the women and the kids doing all the work and the old man gets to drink! 16” X 10” framed

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Chalkware Item
ADV Jim McCormick ADV Jim McCormick

Chalkware Item

Chalkware merchandising piece for Roma Wine Co. They had a presence in Healdsburg, Calif., c. 1940s- 50s. 19 1/2” H × 11″” W.

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Namco Tin & Crate
ADV Jim McCormick ADV Jim McCormick

Namco Tin & Crate

Vintage Fountain Grove Winery “Namco” tin with its original wood crate. You could actually make wine from it during Prohibition! C. 1920s-30s, 9.5” X 6.5” X 3.5”.

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