Vintage "Restaurants" Painted Aluminum Lettering Sign bobbins The device is operated via

The device is operated via the two levers which push the bird forward while simultaneously dispensing a cigarette from the box

was a series of satirical illustrations created by Beaumont for the French publication "Le Charivari"

The 8 large drawers on the bottom each measure 23"W x 12

Exhibits minor signs of wear including some scuffs on the oak top and rust/tarnish on the base

25" W x 2" H

Vintage "Restaurants" Painted Aluminum Lettering Sign bobbins The device is operated viaStriking mid century aluminum channel letter sign spelling "RESTAURANTS" in bold serif capitals, finished in green enamel with a contrasting white horizontal mount frame. Each letter is individually formed and bolted to two supporting rails, reflecting the durable, utilitarian fabrication style of roadside and diner signage from the postwar era. The piece's large format and clean letter geometry evoke the optimism and functionality of mid century