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ken wel sign found

PostPosted: August 5th, 2012, 11:20 am
by brooklynblue
I found this wood Ken Wel sign in an rural antique store in Smith Falls, Ontario the sign is hand painted and measures 17 inches high and 27 inches wide any info would be appreciated.

Re: ken wel sign found

PostPosted: August 5th, 2012, 12:35 pm
by murphusa
It is a new item made to sell to tourist

Re: ken wel sign found

PostPosted: August 5th, 2012, 1:45 pm
by mlangley5
murphusa wrote:It is a new item made to sell to tourist


What makes you say that?

Re: ken wel sign found

PostPosted: August 5th, 2012, 3:07 pm
by Mr. Mitt
The glove depicted on the sign predates the script Ken-Wel logo by several decades. Why would a company advertise a 30-year old product? It’s cool, it’s folk art, but it is not an original advertisement piece. Hang it on the wall and enjoy it.