Description: This scarce rare Antique Jumbo elephant steel sign was created for the 50th anniversary of his death by St. Thomas Metal Signs (1935). It is 24" L x 33 1/2 W (tail to tip of trunk). Weight is approximately 4lbs. This sign is in Very good condition for a vintage sign from 1935, with normal weathering, and marks that only add to its very unique character. The tusk end has been bent. The edges are slightly rolled and it has an original wood backing for reinforcement. SA 13188 051824 1980. From Wiki.: Jumbo (b. ~1860) was orphaned by hunters in what is now Eritrea and was eventually sold to the Paris Zoo in 1863, and then to the London Zoo in 1865. He was the first male African elephant to be exhibited in Europe. His lifelong trainer and companion was Matthew Scott. He began exhibiting violent behaviors in the early 1880s, destroying his enclosure. P.T. Barnum bought Jumbo from the zoo for 2000 pounds to be used in his travelling circus. Matthew Scott went with jumbo and was hired by Barnum. Jumbo became the circus' star attraction and travelled all over the eastern USA and Canada, in his own railway car. He was killed by a freight train on Sept. 15, 1885, while being taken down the track of the Grand Trunk Railway. Jumbo tried to outrun the train but was caught and crushed against the side of a circus train boxcar. His death drew a huge crowd. A taxidermist arrived to skin Jumbo and clean his bones, both of which were then exhibited. His stomach was also cut-open and revealed several strange items inside (English pennies, keys, rivets, and a police whistle). Jumbo became a household name and was used on many products. You are responsible to read the entire description. Shipping is the responsibility of the carrier used. I am not responsible for late deliveries, damaged in transit other than the insured value, or stolen items that were delivered. Most items are insured. USPS first class, media mail and Fedex Smartpost are not insured. Brought to you by Antiques1000go. Visit my internet store at Antiques1000 and my other eBay stores at Antiques1000, Uniqueantiques1000, MyAntiques1000, 3richard486, richard486, Uniqueantiques999, rtrombley486, 486richard, and 486rtrombley.
Price: 2999 USD
Location: Saline, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-27T22:45:57.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: St. Thomas Metal Signs (1935)
Type of Advertising: Sign
Color: Multi-color
Date of Creation: 1935
Original/Reproduction: Original
