138: A RARE STEAMSHIP AGENCY PORCELAIN FLANGE SIGN C. 1920

The red, white and blue porcelain enamel flange sign listing the various passenger and freight lines amalgamated into a trust financed by J.P. Morgan, and displaying their respective flags. The company consolidated most, if not all, of the major lines of the time: American Line, Atlantic Transport Line, Leyland Line, Red Star Line, White Star Line - owners of the RMS Titanic - and White Star Dominion Line. By the 1930s the company was no longer in business under this name.
Measures 1.5 x 17.25 x 17 inches.
Good to very good condition, light chipping and wear at some edges. 8 to 8.5 grade.
Provenance: The Collection of Ed McHugh, Massillon, Ohio
$1,000 - $2,000