Antique "Monarch" Foods Can and Store Display Set

c. 1920s; Reid, Murdoch & Co. - Chicago, IL Original grocery store point-of-sale grouping consisting of a Monarch Foods Whole Kernel Golden Cross Corn can, matching adjustable shelf-edge price clip, and curved shelf display stand. The can features the iconic Monarch lion trademark and retains its original lithographed paper label, while the shelf stand displays matching Monarch branding intended to attract customer attention at the point of purchase. Included is the original price clip advertising "2 for 15¢," a period sales promotion commonly used in neighborhood grocers and general stores. Reid, Murdoch & Co. was one of Chicago's major wholesale grocery firms, distributing Monarch-branded food products throughout the United States and building the brand around quality-focused packaging and recognizable advertising imagery. Shows moderate to heavy age-related wear throughout including oxidation to metal surfaces, staining, discoloration, paper loss, scattered scratches, edge wear, and surface grime. Can exhibits rusting and wear to the label with losses visible around the lion trademark and body. Shelf stand retains strong graphics with age toning and minor separation. Price clip shows paint wear, crazing, and general handling wear consistent with long-term store use. Can: 4" Dia. x 4.5" H Clip: 1" W x 1.75" H Shelf Stand: 4" W x 7" D x 1" H MM - 301260 - 040423 MM - 060326 For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditions page here.