Bidspirit auction | Vintage Paul E. Wirt Fountain

Vintage Paul E. Wirt Fountain Pen Advertising Sign - A small hanging advertising display sign for the Paul E. Wirt Fountain Pen company. The sign features a vibrant red ground, likely fabric or felt, encased under a protective transparent layer, possibly celluloid. It is framed with a decorative metal chain border and includes a matching chain for hanging. The lettering is executed in a stylized gold-tone font with decorative flourishes on the initial characters. The top line reads PAUL E. WIRT and the bottom line reads FOUNTAIN PEN. Paul E. Wirt of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, was a pioneer in the early fountain pen industry, receiving a patent for his gravity-feed pen design in 1884. This sign was designed for use as a retail store display during the late 19th to early 20th century. Bid directly at Bid.Ziebarths.com for a reduced buyers premium (18%). Email info@ziebarths.com for questions about this item.