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1930s Oversized Folk Art Wooden Gavel

$1,600

£1,214.69

€1,389.35

CA$2,235.43

A$2,486.29

CHF 1,298.26

MX$30,255.48

NOK 16,580.79

SEK 15,549.86

DKK 10,369.25

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About the Item

Unique and large commemorative gavel given to Fred G. Fraser as Chef de Chemin de Fer in 1938 by the Promenade Nationale General Committee in Los Angeles, CA (as indicated by the brass plaque). Impressive size: H 13" x L 43" x D 8" (standard size gavel is used to illustrate scale). Wear consistent with age / use (patina, scuffs, spots of loss, etc.).

Dimensions:

Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Wood,Painted

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1930-1939

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1938

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.

Seller Location:

Brooklyn, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1444222504642

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