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Western Treasures: Art, Antiques & Native Heritage July Auction

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-07-18 11:00:00 2026-07-18 11:00:00 America/New_York North American Auction Company North American Auction Company : Western Treasures: Art, Antiques & Native Heritage July Auction https://live.naabid.com/auctions/north-american-auction/western-treasures-art-antiques-native-heritage-july-auction-24093
Join North American Auction Company on July 18th for our Western Treasures: Art, Antiques & Native Heritage Auction. This is a wonderful collection of items including fine early Native American Weapons, a large collection of Navajo and Turquoise Jewelry, Western Heritage antiques, fine Navajo Blankets and Rugs, Western Bronzes and Art and Luxury Jewelry. Visit Live.Naabid.com
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Lot 544

U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Porcelain Sign

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$80

Bid Increments

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$100,000 $5,000
The lot features a porcelain enamel sign, “Please! Only you can PREVENT FOREST FIRES” Smokey the Bear sign that is marked, “U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service”. Smokey Bear was adopted by the U.S. Forest Service back in the 1940s as part of their campaign to prevent forest fires. This sign shows a match book with Smokey's face in the forefront. The sign is in preserved with a ding to the right hand side and some chipping to the porcelain with only minor wear to the paint in the corners. Marked in the enamel on the bottom, "U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service / Ande Rooney Inc. Made in U.S.A. 1988 / (STAR) U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1963-O-704-907 / State Forestry Department”. The porcelain sign measures 11" x 7 ¾”.*

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