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Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign

About the Item

Superb large scale American 1950s porcelain enameled metal letters, over 24" high, originally used as exterior signage from Chicago. EAT or TEA or ETA or ATE, 3 individual heavy gauges pressed and folded cold-rolled steel letters, easy to hang with original soldered fittings on the back. T and E are 16" wide, the A is 21" wide at bottom.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Pound Ridge, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU813518654632
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