The Baltimore Enamel & Novelty Company

The Baltimore Enamel & Novelty Co. also known as Balto Enameling & Novelty Co. was founded in 1898 as the Baltimore Enamel Company.  Te company became one of the largest porcelain sign producers in the U.S.  As successful as the company was at one time, by 1943 The Baltimore Enamel & Novelty Co. closed in part due to WWII and the metal shortage that occurred.