Home | Classifieds | History | Technical | Links | Store | About Us | Email
Topics Topics Edit Profile Profile Help/Instructions Help Member List Register  
Search Last 1|3|7 Days Search Search Tree View Tree View  

Vintage Kermath Folk Art Advertising ...

Old Marine Engine » Kermath » Vintage Kermath Folk Art Advertising Sign Found « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Antiques_Anon
Visitor
Posted on Friday, October 05, 2012 - 07:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi everyone, I found a vintage tin sign in an old barn this week that reads "World Famous Kermath Marine Engines". The sign appears to be homemade, but well done, and is a deep red and blue with the Kermath logo being done in white or a cream colour. I'd say it dates from the late 1950's or early 60s and likely came from a repair shop at one time. Does anyone know if Kermath issued store display signs etc. as I can only find paper advertisements? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Robert B. Price
Senior Member
Username: rbprice

Post Number: 407
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Friday, October 05, 2012 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a large collection of antique Kermath marine engine sales literature but have never seen anyone offering for sale a tin sign like one would find for a farm engine.

Bob Price
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Antiques_Anon
Visitor
Posted on Saturday, October 06, 2012 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Bob, just to clarify the sign if for marine engines. I found it in a barn while I was scouring a century farm for items of interest. I'll try to post a couple pictures of it, just to show you what I've acquired.

Mike
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Antiques_Anon
Visitor
Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2012 - 09:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well I've take a few pictures of the sign I found, but this site is denying me access to load them, likely due to the fact I'm not a registered memeber. As such, if anyone is interested in seeing them, and/or posting them, send me your e-mail address or e-mail me, and I'll forward them to you. Thanks.

Respectfully,
Mike
[email protected]
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Robert Holcomb
Senior Member
Username: rholcomb

Post Number: 58
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Monday, October 08, 2012 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

SIGN


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Robert B. Price
Senior Member
Username: rbprice

Post Number: 408
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2012 - 07:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

FANTABULOUS - that is a great find Mike. The colors are correct and the type style is correct.

I wonder if the company is still in business in Hamilton, ONT.

Thanks very much.

Bob
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Antiques_Anon
Visitor
Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2012 - 09:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for getting those posted Bob, and you're very welcome. I wanted to share my find with those who would both appreciate it and who would be able to educate me on what I got. I was told the sign likely came from a defunct repair shop in northern Ontario, but the steel was definately made in Hamilton...the Pittsburgh of Canada of sorts. Thanks for letting me know the colours and type set are correct. I find it very strange that I haven't seen any official Kermath trade signs anywhere, yet anyway. Oh, the sign measures approximately 36 inches by about 21 from the edges of the frame.

Thanks again for taking the time to post these for me and your members. I respect the expertise and passion you all have for vintage marine engines.

Mike

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Administration Administration Log Out Log Out   Previous Page Previous Page Next Page Next Page

Home | Classifieds | History | Technical | Links | Store | About Us | Email
&copy 2005 OldMarineEngine.com, P.O. Box 188, Forest Dale, VT 05745-0188 • Phone: 802-247-4864 • All rights reserved.
   Marine Engine Seloc Repair Manual Lookup Tool

marine gas engine repair and restoration