Insurance company "Danske Phønix" (Danish Fenix) - Enamel sign
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Insurance Companies

Insurance Companies have sold policies that covered anything from dog bites to water damage and traffic accidents. When looking at old advertisements, it’s clear that their customers needs have changed a lot. Europe Denmark Danske Phønix Danske Phønix was a Copenhagen based insurance company Gladbacher Brandforsikrings-selskab Gladbacher specialized in insurance policies that covered fire, glass […]

Soft water Apollinaris from the brewery Sydfyn
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Soda breweries

A century ago there were small factories all over the world, who produces soda-pop, mineralwater and fizzy drinks. Europe Denmark A. Bach & Søn A. Bach & Søn (& Son) was a Danish manufacturer. Bornholms Bryggeri Carlsberg Internationally Carlsberg is best known for their beer, but localy in Denmark, they also produce fizzy drinks, and […]

The entrance to the amusement park Tivoli in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Amusement parks

Amusement parks have been a central part of children’s life for more than a century. They have evolved from more adult orientated entertainment, to rides for a younger group, accompanied by loud music and bright lights. Europe Denmark Bonbon land The Danish confectionery factory Bonbon built their own amusement park Bonbon Land, close to their […]

Suitcase stickers - Hotel De La Paix, Nice - Hotel Napoleon, Grenoble - Grand Hotel Montré, Bordeaux - Überseehof, Bremen - Hotel Palace, Banja Luka, Yougoslavia - Hotel Panorama Garni, Lugano
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Hotels

People have been opening their doors for paying guests for millennia. From simple roadside accommodation to giant 5 star experiences. Europe Denmark Bahns Hotel Bahns Hotel was a small hotel with a colourful history. Members of the Danish resistance group Holger Danske, assassinated an undercover member of the German Waffen-SS at the hotel. Grand Hotel […]

Piggybank from Sjællandske Bank in Denmark
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The banks own piggy banks

Often banks have money boxes/piggy banks for their younger customers. These can be found in any shape, size and material. Europe Denmark Arbejdernes Landsbank Hasle Bank Holsteinborg Sparekasse Sjællandske Bank Sjællandske Bank A/S had a porcelain piggy bank, with their logo on it’s snout. Tejn Bank Does/did your local bank have their own personalized piggy […]