Antique ROG "Deposit" Foil Trade Sign Final Destination likely done by penknife

likely done by penknife

traditional tabletop radio with a copper tuner faceplate and black trim

first seen in 1919

from tributes to former employees to urban legends

law enforcement

Antique ROG "Deposit" Foil Trade Sign Final Destination likely done by penknifeReverse on glass (ROG) trade sign featuring gold and silver foil lettering against a black ground, reading "A DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON ALL ORDERS." The text is arranged in a bold, arched layout, with gold foil used for emphasis and silver foil for the central lines, creating strong visual contrast and depth. The foil has a textured, crackled appearance typical of the process, catching light unevenly and giving the lettering a dimensional quality. Housed in