{"product_id":"vintage-r-e-quinn-co-winston-salem-nc-advertising-ice-pick-awl-wood-handle-tool","title":"Vintage R.E. Quinn \u0026 Co Winston-Salem NC Advertising Ice Pick Awl Wood Handle Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage R.E. Quinn \u0026amp; Co Winston-Salem NC Advertising Ice Pick Awl Wood Handle Tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage advertising ice pick or awl featuring a turned wood handle stamped \"R. E. Quinn \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eGood 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 5.5 in. long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003eWood,steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColors\u003cbr\u003eBrown,silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1920s-1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R.E. Quinn \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"silver \/ metal","offer_id":46711016816839,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3553\/9143\/files\/EW4SLsAM_0.jpg?v=1782766511","url":"https:\/\/aurorastreasurechest.com\/products\/vintage-r-e-quinn-co-winston-salem-nc-advertising-ice-pick-awl-wood-handle-tool","provider":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}