Early Railway Upper Berth Instructional Enamel Pullman Sign bear Striking flush mount ceiling fixture

Striking flush mount ceiling fixture featuring a circular cast metal body with original polychrome finish in deep green and gilt tones

Both pieces exhibit lightly worn leather and scuffs on the legs

This piece is part of the original run of porcelain Coke advertisements released in the early part of the 1950s

and age to the painted surface

Shade measures 12" in diameter

Early Railway Upper Berth Instructional Enamel Pullman Sign bear Striking flush mount ceiling fixturec. 1920s 1940s; Pullman Company Chicago, IL Rectangular porcelain on steel instruction sign with bold white block lettering over a black field reading, "TO GET IN OR OUT OF UPPER BERTH, PLEASE USE THE LADDER." Four corner mounting holes remain intact, indicating fixed installation within a railcar interior. The typography is direct and highly legible, designed for quick comprehension in low light passenger conditions. Surface shows a gloss enamel