{"product_id":"vintage-john-k-burch-upholstery-advertising-awl","title":"Vintage John K. Burch Upholstery Regulator Awl Advertising Tool Wood Handle Industrial Display Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage John K. Burch Company advertising upholstery regulator (awl) with its original printed wooden handle promoting the company's upholstery fabrics and supplies business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long, slender tool was designed for upholsterers to adjust stuffing beneath fabric without damaging the upholstery. Today it makes an interesting industrial collectible, sewing room display, or advertising tool for vintage décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\" Upholstery regulator \/ awl advertising tool\"\u003e Upholstery regulator \/ awl advertising tool\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e John K. Burch Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvertising:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Upholstery Fabrics and Supplies\" and \"67 Years of Continuous Service to the Upholsterer\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood handle with steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow wood handle with black and red advertising graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8 inches long x 1 inch wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upholstery regulator for repositioning stuffing beneath upholstery fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertising graphics remain clear and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood handle shows an attractive aged patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal shaft remains firmly attached to the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScattered stains, scratches, and finish wear from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal tip appears to be broken or shortened, as shown in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold primarily as a vintage advertising collectible or display piece rather than a working upholstery tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for complete condition details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect with minimal signs of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light wear with excellent overall appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honest vintage wear while remaining solid and attractive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable wear or damage that has been reflected in the price and description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn K. Burch Company supplied upholstery materials and equipment to professional upholsterers through regional distribution centers in cities including Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Detroit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvertising shop tools like this are increasingly collected for their connection to skilled trades and American manufacturing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with its damaged tip, this example displays well thanks to its bold printed advertising and recognizable form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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