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Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board

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Early 20th Century English Shop Display Dummy Board A unique early 20th Century English hand-crafted shop display dummy board. In the form of a 1st World War “Squaddie” in Uniform made by Stening Signs of Catford” South London established in 1879. This huge display is made from pine panel planks, all the detail is hand painted with signed makers mark at the base. This item would have been placed in a window display or on the wall of the interior of the store at some point to promote the sales of army uniforms. Dimensions in inches: H 78” x W 46” x D 2” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: English Condition: Aged This item shows natural wear and aging with scuffed edging, especially at the base as shown. The painted surface is worn and also has some old, splattered marks. The paint is all original and faded in areas. An old object that has stood the test of time, so please expect old repairs to the (riffle tip) and old worm holes with missing detail. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1915
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304241194372

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