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Impressive Huge 19th Century Pawnbroker Folk Art Sign with Three Spheres Symbol
About the Item
An impressive rare and monumental in scale folk art pawnbroker trade sign with its original trio of giltwood spheres which represent the universal symbol for the pawnbroker trade.
Each sphere is suspended by a wrought iron inserted hook, they also retain there original oil gilt finish with age related wear knocks and abrasions totally untouched and original.
The decorative wrought iron bracket also has its original green painted finish.
Mid 19th century in age, English in origins
116cm in depth (of bracket)
51cm in width
71cm in height
Two balls are 31cm in diameter, the third one is 39cm in diameter
108cm approx in drop when balls are in situ
- Dimensions:Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 45.67 in (116 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612139005482
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