Clock Trade Sign 750 x 1000

Clock Trade Sign with Bracket 

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 23.25 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