Wednesday, May 16, 2007

OOOOOHHHHHH a Treasure!

On the veranda there was a sign that had been completely painted over. Every time I walked through the veranda I wondered what kind of sign it was. You see the veranda and the part off the veranda had once been the local store so I had an idea that this was an advertisment. It looked like tin or some kind of metal. Finally curiosity killed this cat and I stripped it. Now I was careful not to scratch it so I still haven't uncovered the screws that hold it to the wall. But I think it is beautiful, the colours are still so vibrant after all these years behind all those coats of paint.

For those of you who don't know the brand King Cole, it is from the Maritimes (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) in Canada. It is still being sold and I believe the maritimes is the only place you can get it.

Nancy

2 comments:

jeannie said...

What a gorgeous find!

jm @ houseinprogress

Wilson Family Homestead said...

Thanks. We are really happy we found it. Anyone who comes near the veranda is dragged on to see it. We have it dated around the 1930's