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Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s

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About the Item

Hand painted metal advertising sign for an optician. The shield was attached to the facade on an optician shop and is painted with the same motive on both sides. Signed from the sign painters: "Nikodém". The text is in Czech: "Complete optical products and repairs. Robert Vrbka".
  • Creator:
    Nikodém (Painter)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4554114613751

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