Vintage Advertising Rulers, Ice Picks, & Sinclair

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	95
Auction	Donald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles
Date	August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Dust Factory Auctions LLC
Location	Baraboo, Wisconsin

A collection of mid-20th century American advertising items. This lot features multiple wooden folding rulers and yardsticks, many for Wisconsin-based businesses, including some marked by Westcott Rule Co. Also included are four ice picks with wooden advertising handles and a Sinclair Oil promotional thermometer with the company's dinosaur logo.<br><br>Advertising Ruler Yardstick Ice Pick Sinclair Petroliana Tool Wisconsin Sheboygan Ephemera Mid-Century<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

Vintage Advertising Rulers, Ice Picks, & Sinclair

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