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Rare 1880s Handmade Copper/Bronze Sign, Plaque "J.W.Williams Drop Forgings"

$3,800
£2,894.11
€3,335.89
CA$5,316.17
A$5,975.03
CHF 3,111.64
MX$72,671.12
NOK 39,817.21
SEK 37,758.45
DKK 24,896.87
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Rare 1880s handmade copper/bronze sign plaque "J.W.WILLIAMS DROP FORGINGS." Monumental sign/plaque salvaged from the turn of the century J W WILLIAMS factory in Brooklyn New York, executed by E.N. Little & Sons. New York, amazing patina, superior work, most likely originally adorned the exterior. Also avail (other listings) original paintings of J W WILLIAMS Drop Forgings Factory, interior and exterior renderings.
  • Creator:
    E. N. Little & Sons 1 (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU106245223843

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