Trade Sign, Bold Graphics, Flat Gold Lettering Against Black Smaltz, Wood & Tin
Purportedly SoHo, NYC, Circa 1880-1900
Inscribed on the back is, “Country Sign Co”., sheet iron within molded wood frame painted black and gold…excellent condition. (72 by 36”)
$4,250.00
1254-1
Sign, Trade, Tackle, Cod Fish,
Molded Copper, Black Lettering
American, Circa 1870-1900
(Possibly E.G. Washburne & Co.)
Both sides gold painted with applied black lettering - SOLD
We have seen three identical signs during our 35-year tenure, this being the fourth.
On page 24 of the 1882 Thomas Jones catalog is a “FISH, FOR SWINGING SIGNS AND TACKLE” we mention this because these forms were made specifically as quoted.
See page 14 of the undated 19th century Washburne catalog for an identical closed mouth forked tail form. (Excellent condition; height: 7"; length: 30")
608-65 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Boston and Portland Daily Papers
For Sale Here,
Original Surface History
Limington, Maine, Circa 1870
It’s all about the surface and tombstone top…black and green letters against white background. Sigh was overpainted white, now weathered, thinned, and faded exposing original surface and lettering.
Came off a building in Limington that still stands. (21.75 X 74”)
$5,650
1221-23
Cast Iron Artist Palate Trade Sign, Detroit, Michigan Artist / Frank J. Gutheil
Likely late thirties to early forties
Gutheil was born in 1914 (1940 Census Record) and was known to have been a very active painting contractor and artist who painted church frescos.
(Original condition; sign: 36 by 48"; On Stand: 36 by 56")
$3,550
632-59
Vintage Trade Sign, THE LAST STRAW, Signed Bunny Key West
Painted on Plywood, Likely mid 20th century
(60 by 12 by .5")
$995
632-46
Trade Sign, SILVERWARE, Etched Black Glass, Silver Enameling, Molded Frame Clad in Copper
Circa 1890 to 1910ish
(46 by 8 by 1")
$1,175
632-51
Top Hat Trade Sign in Original Paint, Lettered – Pineau, 19th Century
Anonymous, zinc and sheet iron
Included is a bracket fabricated for wall display (H: 24"; W: 28"; D: 28")
$3,750
274-188
Advertising Trade Sign, Yale Brewing Company, Lager Beer
Fairhaven District, New Haven, Connecticut, Circa 1900 to 1920
Reverse painting and etching on glass, outstanding use of silver and gold foil; great aerial view of the factory. The factory scene is complete with trolley car, and a company owned freight train; weathervane and American flag positioned against a beautiful sky.
(Excellent original condition, extremely minor scattered small areas of lifting/loss; walnut frame measures: 37 by 28")
$7,575
232-352
Trade Sign, Early American, Original Paint, Sash, Blinds and Doors
New England, First Half 19th Century
Raised panel, mortise, tenon and peg construction, White Pine
(Excellent original condition; 20 by 44.25")
$10,850
479-11
Trade Sign, Ships Chandler Carved & Gilt Figural Anchor, Nautical Antique
Found Near Great Lakes, 19th Century
Pine, gesso and gold gilt paint
Amazing detail, entirely carved; pinned anchor shackle, moveable stock and lock-pin, head and ring shackle; pointed crown, shaped flukes with blades; even the chain is carved, great surface (Excellent condition, the ball on offset end of moveable stock is restored, else perfect. About 20" wide by 33" with chain; anchor alone is 25.5" in length)
$5,975
249-32
Carved and Painted Wood Stage Coach Sign, a Gilt Orb in Original Surface, Initials J.M.
Maine, Early 19th Century - SOLD
The ball, carved in the round, retaining original gold paint and displaying faint initials is suspended by a wrought-iron rod. Collection/sale records indicate that the sign hung from John Mustard’s Peacock Tavern, Richmond, Maine; on the road between Gardiner and Brunswick.
The sign is said to have been suspended at the old inn where passengers waited for the stage coach. Provenance: John Kenneth Byard, Silvermine, Connecticut to Stewart E. Gregory of Wilton, Connecticut. (Old age crack at base where pierced by hanger; diameter: 15”)
935-23 - SOLD
Trade Sign, E.E. Joy / Cash Store, Excellent Original Condition, Maine, Circa 1880
The business was located on Summer Street, Kennebunk
Wonderful silhouette, lettering and surface - SOLD
(L: 99.5", H: 27.75", D: 1")
505-129 - SOLD
Tavern Sign, Pub, Wrought and Sheet Iron Rampant Heraldic Lion
Late 18th Century to Early 19th Century, Probably English
Painted detail against a gilt ground
(As generally fount, one side displays stronger paint, the other thinning; losses to frame; 21 by 16”)
$2,165
661-35
Antique Sign, Horns Hoot Here, Original Paint, Dry Surface
First half 20th Century
Unknown Maker
(16.75 by 14.75 by 1")
$1,695
290-11
Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes
Trade Sign, “Signs”, 4-Colors Centering Black Sand Painted (Smaltz) Ground, On Tin
Original Paint, Two Shades of Green, Orange and Silver
There is a TYDOL stencil on the reverse suggesting repurposing of frame; 2nd Qtr. 20th C. - SOLD
(72.5 by 15 by 1.25”)
935-24 - SOLD
Enterprise Coffee Mill, Original Red & Blue Paint & Decoration, Eagle Finial, 27”
Philadelphia, Late 19th Century - SOLD
As depicted, a two-wheel No, 9 coffee mill remaining in original paint; wonderful eagle on shield festooned with leafy decoration, centered by ribbon recording manufacturer’s name and address. Dimensions: 27.5” high, 24” wide, 19.25” deep.
339-19 - SOLD
Trade Sign, W.P. Holden, 19th Century, Original Graphic Mustard Yellow and Black Paint
Anonymous Location and Painter - SOLD
(End molding are replaced, else original; L: 84.5", H: 14.75", D: 2.25")
410-148 - SOLD
Quarter Board, Signboard, Provincetown, Carved, Original Surface History
Provincetown, Massachusetts, 19th Century - SOLD
An honest sign displaying the inevitable vestiges' of time, Mother Nature's Wear
All but one end with canted edges; end grain oxidation and patina suggest that the sign may have butted against an architectural element; doesn't appear to have been cut in modern time. Other minor imperfections are consistent with longtime use; some working period overpaint to first "O" and "I", else original. (L: 60", H: 8")
1032-121 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Pelgrim Cigar, Turned and Painted Wood, Painted Band and Lit Ash
Anonymous, Antique/Vintage - SOLD
(Wear commensurate with age and use, dings and minor losses; mounting hardware witness shadows, else fine; mounting bracket available; L: 36")
928-60 - SOLD
Sign, Trade, Pianos, Strong Gilt Graphics against Smalted Background
New York City, Late 19th Century
Strich & Zeidler Pianos Sold by John H. Stunz, Hazelton, Pennsylvania
Jazzy lettering - SOLD
William Strich founded the manufacturing business in New York City circa 1889 the business was located at 134th Street before moving to East 136th Street in the 1920's era, they were successful until the Great Depression. (Fine original condition; 15.75 by 54.25")
216-511 - SOLD
Peanut Warmer, Vending, Sheet Iron, Painted and Stenciled, Glass Window
Buffalo Candy Company, Patented, July, 25, 1882 (Embossed Oval Brass Label)
UNCLE SAM PEANUT WARMER
Outstanding decorated sides, floral motif, lettered banner and ribbon
The front panel pierced and built-out, illuminated by flame; "HOT" - SOLD
(Uncle Sam Peanut Warmer lettering may have been refreshed during working life, not certain; all else very good, consistent with age. H: 22", W: 18.25", D: 18")
1001-6 - SOLD
Antique Trade Sign, Furs Made To Order and Repaired, Canvas on Frame
Signed B. Black
Unknown Location
Green, gold, and white paint on sand textured black painted canvas - SOLD
(Very good condition, extremely minor imperfections consistent with age and medium; 72 by 14.5 by 1")
1062-1 - SOLD
Argentina Coat of Arms, State Emblem Argentine Republic, Cast Iron Plaque
Unknown Maker
Antique - SOLD
The Sun of May symbolizing the rising of Argentina, unity of provenances, and willingness to defend; adopted in 1813, maintained until now with minor style changes.
Laurel wreath symbolizing the laurels of glory, triumph and victory; the two arms with clasped or shaking hands refer to reconciliation and alliance, union and fidelity; hands holding pike (political redemption) surmounted with Phrygian cap as the emblem of freedom above which is the sun, also a symbol of life and power (Old paint, original surface history displays at least two layers of paint; good patina; 25.25 by 16.75")
1001-16 - SOLD
Barber Pole, Post Form, Tapered, Painted, Stars, Original Paint
Unknown Maker
Circa 1930 to 1940ish
Gilt orb above turned conical section, ring turnings on shouldered square base - SOLD
(H: 60", W: 9", D: 8.75")
1001-7 - SOLD
Hardware, Iron and Steel Trade Sign, Embossed Letters, Best Patina
C.L. Genness
Dover, New Hampshire - SOLD
(32.5 by 22")
906-5 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Vermont Inn, Double Sided, Wooden, M (arshall) WHITHED
Marshal Whithed located in Vernon in 1820, where he engaged in the mercantile business; the store and hotel of Mr. Whithed were the only ones in town for several years.
Signed by Sign Maker "F.VAN DOORN" (Brother of Anthony Van Doorn)
Possibly Made In Anthony VAN DOORNS' Shop
Brattleboro, Vermont
Original wrought iron hanging brackets, surface and gilding - SOLD
It is know that Anthony and Frederick were in partnership before 1831 until 1836 suggesting that this sign may have been made just before or after the partnership. Frederick was advertising "Paints & Painting" about 1740; he moved to Rochester in 1843. Other information available for the asking; (Dimensions: 24" H, 72.5" W, 3.5" D.)
553-377 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Shoe Repairing
Unknown Maker
Circa 1900
Hand lettered, dry paint on sand painted ground - SOLD
(Perhaps some early working period paint refreshing; 58.25 by 16.5")
121-189 - SOLD
Nitschke Trade Sign
Umbrella Repair, Picture Frames and Sewing Machine Repair
19th Century - SOLD
Dimensions: 65.75" high, 31.875" wide, 2.25" deep.
231-34 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Blue Sand Ground, Silver Lettering, Furniture and Mattress Repair
Found in Maine
Late 19th Century
Pine, applied moldings, excellent original condition, expected wear - SOLD
(L: 61", H: 16", D: 1")
285-88 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Dispensing Department, Original Blue Paint
Mortar and Pestle
Second Half 19th Century
Softwood - SOLD
An outstanding serpentine shape having gold powder gilt lettering with light steel-blue silhouette; motor and pestle of matching color on tabletop. (80 by 43.5 by 1.5".)
SHF-256 - SOLD
Jeweler's Trade Sign
Circa 1900
Zinc - SOLD
This two sided sign in the form of a pocket watch is made of sheet zinc and retains original surface history; several layers of paint and gilding. The most recent is probably early 20th century. In generally very good condition with "as expected" dings and dents...the seams of swing ring which surrounds the pendant crown will benefit from soldering. (Height: 41 inches; width: 29 inches; depth: 7 inches.)
144-7 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Tin
Continental Fire Insurance Company
Minute Man - SOLD
Framed painted tin sign in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 20.25 by 30.5".
883-4 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Optical Goods
Double Sided, Full Bodied Cast Sheet Iron and Zinc
American
19th Century - SOLD
This rare form in useable size is finely cast; the border cast with JEWLERY, CLOCKS, and WATCHES; double convex dial with painted Roman numerals, hands and chapter ring. The eye glasses are suspended from the bezel and joined by "C" bridge; they are cast with OPTICAL GOODS, and feature concave corners and cast scroll ornamentation The suspension ring with twist and knop detail is fixed to faceted crown. (H: 32.5"; W: 24.75"; D: 3")
270-91 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic
Ex Raccoon Creek
Circa 1900
Wooden - SOLD
(23.75 by 29.25")
661-23 - SOLD
Trade Sign, Old Paint, Mahantongo Valley, Pennsylvania
Pitman Post Office
Late 19th Century - SOLD
This square-nailed two-sided sign is beautifully molded and features a dry and weathered patina. (15.5 x 33.5 inches.)
205-35 - SOLD
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