Vintage 40s Sharp Feed Mill Advertising Wood Level Monmouth IL Farm Feed Poultry For Sale

BUCK’S STATEMENT:

Before grain elevators towered over the countryside and corporate logos covered every barn wall, businesses earned their place in a community one customer at a time. Picture a farmer pulling this wooden level from the workbench sometime in the 1940s or 1950s, checking a fence line, setting a post, or working on a new outbuilding between chores. Printed across the red-painted wood is an advertisement for Sharp Feed Mill of Monmouth, Illinois—a local business serving farmers with feed grinding, mixing, poultry mash, and hog feed. It’s the kind of practical advertising piece that wasn’t meant to survive, yet somehow did.

Today, pieces like this tell a story far beyond their original purpose. The worn red paint, aged lettering, and honest working-man patina reflect decades of use across rural America. Whether displayed in a farmhouse, feed store collection, primitive country décor setting, agricultural museum display, or advertising collection, this level captures a disappearing era when local businesses supplied the backbone of small-town life. A wonderful piece of Midwestern agricultural history with strong display appeal.

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DETAILS:

Brand: Sharp Feed Mill

Made in: USA

Style: Wooden Level

Color: Red

Era: 1940s

Size: 12” - (See Measurements)

Material: Wood

Condition: Vintage pre-owned — signs of wear (see photos)

BUCK & BADGER VINTAGE DISCLAIMER:

At Buck & Badger, every item has lived a life before it found its way to us.

We specialize in authentic vintage clothing, objects, art, and Americana—pieces with history, character, and soul.

Because of that, please review the following before purchasing:

1. Condition Disclosure

Our vintage pieces often show signs of age and use—this may include wear, fading, patina, tiny holes, snags, scuffs, or light stains.

We believe these imperfections are part of the story.

Any major flaws will always be clearly shown in the listing photos.

2. Sizing / Fit (for clothing)

Vintage sizes do not always reflect modern sizing.

Please rely on the exact measurements provided in the photos and description rather than the tagged size.

3. Measurement Guidelines (for clothing)

We measure all garments flat:

• Chest/Bust: pit to pit

• Length: collar to bottom hem

Photos and/or descriptions are organized to help you assess fit accurately.

4. One-of-a-Kind Items / No Returns for Fit

Every item is one-of-one.

Because of this, we do not accept returns for sizing or fit issues.

Please review measurements and photos carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing. We’re happy to help.

5. Shipping Information

We offer combined shipping on multiple items.

All orders are shipped promptly via USPS with tracking.

Once shipped, delivery times are based on USPS performance, but we will gladly assist in locating a package if needed and provide all available information.

6. response & Customer Care

Your satisfaction matters to us.

If you love your item and our service, positive response helps support Buck & Badger and other vintage lovers.

If there’s ever an issue, please contact us first—we will always work with you to make it right.

7. Questions? Need more photos or details?

Don’t hesitate to reach out.

We’re passionate about preserving history and helping you find pieces that speak to you.

Thank you for supporting Buck & Badger—where every item has a past, and every purchase continues the story.

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