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Up for sale is a beautifully preserved Vintage 1970s Tecate Cerveza 3D Vacuum-Molded Plastic Bar Sign. This authentic piece features highly detailed, raised graphics of a Tecate can, salt shaker, and lime slice set against a faux-wood barrel border with stamped eagle crest corners. The lower text reads "Cerveza estupenda!".
An identical version of this exact sign model resides in the permanent historical breweriana collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History!
Proven Authenticity:
The reverse side features its original, fully intact paper factory label confirming its distribution and production pedigree:
• Imported by: CIBCO Importing Co., Inc. (Dallas, TX)
• Designed & Manufactured by: Embossograph Display Mfg. Co. (Chicago, IL)
(Features the classic period-accurate factory single-"s" printer typo "Embosograph", a detail prized by collectors to verify absolute authenticity).
Condition Details:
• Front Graphics: Excellent vintage condition. The colors are incredibly bright and bold, and the metallic-style finish on the raised 3D elements is sharp with minimal wear.
• Structure: The vacuum-molded frame is structurally solid with no cracks or broken edges.
• Reverse: The original cardboard backing is intact, clean, and retains its factory-integrated sawtooth wall hanger.
Measurements:
• Width: 15 inches
• Height: 13 inches
Shipping & Handling:
This item will be packed with the utmost care in a sturdy box with ample bubble wrap and padding to ensure the delicate 3D molded plastic edges are completely safe from crushing during transit.
Comes from a smoke-free home. Please review all high-resolution pictures closely and feel free to reach out with any questions before offerding or purchasing. Thank you for looking!
