Vintage Rare NuGrape Sign Thermometer Get The Great Grape Giggles Late 60s Tin For Sale

For your consideration is a rare and hard-to-find vintage late 60s NuGrape Soda small-format advertising tin litho thermometer featuring the iconic tagline, \"Get the Great Grape Giggles\". Although the face shows fading from purple to a lavender color from the sun the paint is in great shape and shows well.

Measures appx 4x14\"

In 40 years of collecting I\'ve only seen a handful of these little beauties. The ones I\'ve seen are usually in pretty rough condition but still command a nice price because of their scarcity.

This one, overall, is in great condition... the fading from the sun is to be expected but the lack of rust on the face and the thermometer tube being intact and in perfect working condition with no separation of the liquid is a major plus!

​Smaller thermometers like this were produced in far fewer numbers than standard-sized store sign thermometers and rarely survived. Due to their compact size, most were lost, discarded, or damaged over the years, making an intact original piece like this exceptionally scarce and highly collectible!

​KEY HIGHLIGHTS & RARITY:

• ​Rare Small Size: Compact footprint produced in limited quantities—extremely hard to find today in surviving condition!

• ​Brand / Soda: NuGrape Soda

• ​Slogan: \"Get the Great Grape Giggles\" (Circa late 1960s to early 1970s)

• ​Material: Stamped / Embossed Tin Lithograph

• ​Temperature Scale: Dual scale reading Fahrenheit (-60^\\circ\\text{F} to 120^\\circ\\text{F}) and Celsius (-50^\\circ\\text{C} to 50^\\circ\\text{C})

• ​Markings: Stamped \"Made in USA\" at the base of the scale

​CONDITION REPORT:

• ​Glass Tube: The original glass capillary tube is completely intact, mounted securely with metal tabs, and contains visible red liquid.

• ​Front Face: The purple has faded with age but the litho paint remains clear with crisp lettering and strong graphic appeal. Shows normal light age-related speckling and mild patina.

• ​Edges & Back: Clean rear surface. Light surface oxidation and minor rust spots are present on the outer turned edges, top flange, and around the mounting holes, consistent with authentic vintage store display.

​(Please inspect all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition details before purchasing.)

​SHIPPING & HANDLING:

• ​Packed securely in bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure safe arrival.

• ​Ships via USPS Ground Advantage, Fed Ex or UPS with tracking, insurance