Clock Trade Sign with BracketÂ
Maker unknown
circa 1880-1900
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CLOCK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELER TRADE SIGN
MAKER UNKNOWN
AMERICAN FOLK ART, circa 1880 - 1900
Polychromed Zinc Metal with Original Wrought Iron Bracket Holder
Size: 23.25 x 53 x 3.25 in; 59.1 x 134.6 x 8.3 cm
Desirable example of an late 19th century Clock, Watchmaker and Jeweler's Trade Sign, advertising goods & services at a time when iconic symbols were designed and served to quickly communicate information to the entire population, including those many who were otherwise illiterate.
Provenance: Private collection, New York City from whom the current owner obtained the work
Creator: Anonymous
Creation Year: circa 1880
Size: 23.25 x 53 x 23.25Â in
Medium: Polychromed Zinc Metal with Original Wrought            Iron Bracket Holder
Movement/Style: American Folk Art
Period: Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Condition: Very Good