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

$1,550per set
£1,176.95per set
€1,345.93per set
CA$2,165.57per set
A$2,408.59per set
CHF 1,257.69per set
MX$29,310per set
NOK 16,062.64per set
SEK 15,063.93per set
DKK 10,045.21per set
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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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