Bidspirit auction | North Star Livery Adv. Wood

North Star Livery Adv. Wood Thermometer - 5.25x26 wooden wall-hanging thermometer featuring advertising graphics for North Star Livery Stables. The piece is constructed from a solid wooden board with a rounded top and bottom profile. The face is finished in a pale yellow paint with a heavy, intentional faux-aged crackle effect to simulate an antique appearance. The text and graphics are rendered in red, blue, and black, featuring slogans such as Whip light, Drive slow, Pay cash Before you go, and advertisements for Horses, Carriages, Harness, and Saddles. Decorative elements include three red five-pointed stars and a black horseshoe graphic at the base. To the left of the text is a working vertical glass thermometer. The reverse side is finished with a dark brown stain and is equipped with a modern metal sawtooth hanger for wall mounting. This design is consistent with mid-twentieth century Americana decorative items produced by companies like Yorkcraft.