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Period: Late 19th Century
Color:  Black
19th Century 'Doctor McCracken' Surgeon's Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double-sided doctor's medical practice trade sign for 'Dr. McCracken'.
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Antique Late 19th Century Signs

Cast Iron Clock Face Surround from Observatory Clock Tower Double-Sided
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very cool cast iron clock face surround, observatory time. Double-sided with great paint surface. Substantial heavy duty iron hooks. Lots of potential...
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American Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

Letter Painter Kvetoslav Dostal Shop Sign, circa 1900
Located in Wien, AT
This vintage sign comes from the shop of Prague letter painter Kvetoslav Dostal. It was probably manufactured circa 1900, as the wrought iron frame construction shows Art Nouveau inf...
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Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Signs

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Iron

19th C Huge Fully Leather Trade Show Shoe Folk Art Sculpture Antique Shop Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An absolutely huge hand made (by a cobbler) fully leather cap toe Oxford shoe, with leather sole & heal finished with period hobnails. The shoe would off been made for a trade exh...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Signs

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Leather

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