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eBay Monday: Bracnaro's Market Ad Thermometer

A vintage framed advertising thermometer for Bracnaro's Market, depicting a winter landscape scene.

Description from seller frenziedseller:

"This is a vintage framed advertising thermometer for Bracnaro's Market located in Shelton, Connecticut. It measures 5-1/8" x 4" and is approx. 5/16" thick. This has a nice landscape scene with a church with a big steeple and some houses in the background in a snowy sunset.

The left hand side of the illustration is cut out to show the thermometer, and the bottom right hand side has the information for Bracnaro's: "Bracnaro's Market; Complete line of fresh meats, fruits, vegetables & frozen foods; Our prices meet your family budget; River Road, Tel: 4-9888; Shelton, Conn."

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I'm not sure when this was made, but it had to be during a 5-digit telephone number year. The frame itself seems to be made of some kind of brass-like metal that has some wear to the surface. The glass that covers the illustration and the thermometer has a small chip on the top left hand side, as shown. The thermometer appears to work, as it changes temperature and seems to be correct. This is all backed with a corrugated cardboard backing."

Price is $29.99, click here to check it out!

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