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Antique Pre-Neon "Choice Cigars" French Art Deco Bronze & Glass Sign - C. 1915

About the Item

French, Circa 1915. An absolutely exceptional Art Deco trade sign with original milk glass insert. The piece reads "Cigares de Choix" in French, which translates to Choice Cigars or Cigars of Choice. As an Art Deco sign, this is extremely rare to find in original condition - Most of these bronze frame signs were scrapped during the war, or replaced with the more "showy" Neon signs when they came out. The few surviving had the milk glass inserts broken over time. Since this was a trade sign, it would originally have had a long hanging bracket which unfortunately was lost over time. Provenance: Purchased from the estate of a Florida businessman who purchased the sign from a French dealer in the 1970's.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 65.625 in (166.69 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Milk Glass
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1915
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. The sign has minor areas of small dings and oxidation from outdoor exposure. In overall great rare condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838235724282

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