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Antique North Carolina Bait Shop Retail Flounder Fish Painted Wood Trade Sign
About the Item
A most charming and one-of-a-kind antique North Carolina bait shop trade sign with beautifully weathered patina!
A wonderful example of American folk art, early 20th century, primitive hand-crafted construction, sculptural wooden form depicting large flounder fish, with distinctive fins and polychrome painted decoration.
Wall hanging, easily secured using the two eye-screws, or the screws can be removed and the sign placed on a mantel.
Dimensions: (approx)
31.5" High, 48.5" Wide, 2.5" Deep
Sure to add elegant rustic warmth, antique character, charm, and rich historical interest to any space, especially traditional coastal, Hamptons chic, New England cottage, beach house modern, lake house, and rustic lodge, to name just a few!
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Bright Star Antiques Co., Sulfur Springs, Texas. Specializing in early American antiques, folk art, country general store and architectural salvage for over thirty years.
Condition:
Highly desirable original unrestored antique / vintage condition. Nicely aged heavily worn, weathered, faded, organically distressed patina. Minor losses throughout. Wear consistent with age and indicative of outdoor industrial use
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Highly desirable original unrestored antique/vintage condition. Nicely aged worn weathered faded organically distressed patina. Minor losses throughout. Wear consistent w/age & indicative of outdoor industrial use. Overall an outstanding example.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977234584332
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