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Circa 1890 Hardware Store Wood Trade Sign Carved Smaltz Black and Gold Paint

About the Item

Exceptional late 19th century hand carved letters with black and Gold paint and black smaltz background. Excellent typography. Great wall art. Simple and bold.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 64 in (162.56 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Paint is faded and scratched as expected for sign of this age. Some wood missing on edges. Structurally solid and wonderful example.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU873428980402
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