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Monumental 1930s Wood No Smoking Sign from New York City

$3,600
£2,733.06
€3,126.04
CA$5,029.72
A$5,594.15
CHF 2,921.09
MX$68,074.84
NOK 37,306.79
SEK 34,987.18
DKK 23,330.80
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About the Item

Monumental hand carved wood sign from the 1930s. Made by H.H. Upham & Co. Interestingly, this company owned a huge sign manufacturing business in the city and owned the building they worked out of. Great period piece. Black sign with hand painted gold lettering/detailing. Large scale. Great coloring. Very good vintage condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1853316043282

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