Vintage R.E. Quinn & Co Winston-Salem NC Advertising Ice Pick Awl Wood Handle Tool

Vintage R.E. Quinn & Co Winston-Salem NC Advertising Ice Pick Awl Wood Handle Tool

Vintage advertising ice pick or awl featuring a turned wood handle stamped "R. E. Quinn & Co.," "Winston-Salem, N.C.," and the slogan "WE SELL FOR LESS." This promotional tool was likely distributed by a local North Carolina hardware or general merchandise store during the early to mid-20th century. Obscure regional advertising pieces like this are sought after by collectors of antique tools, Americana, and North Carolina business memorabilia.

Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear. Steel shaft shows oxidation and the wooden handle has wear and fading to the advertising imprint, though the text remains readable. Please review all photos.

Size
Approximately 5.5 in. long

Materials
Wood,steel

Colors
Brown,silver

Estimated Age
Circa 1920s-1940s

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