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19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign

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19th century cast iron shoemaker’s trade sign A highly decorative example of a late 19th century cast iron French shoemakers shop trade sign. Hand crafted from a hand cut iron metal sheet and attached to a wrought iron wall bracket. This item would have hung outside a shoemaker’s store to advert services in the late 19th century. Size in inches: H 19” x W 30” x D 1” Period: 19th century Material: Iron Origin: French Condition: Worn Completely solid in structure and form, one support bracket is broken however this doesn’t affect the stability of the sign. Aged, flacked painted surface with rust showing in sections. This item would have hung outside a store many years ago but now due to its current condition would be better placed flat against a wall. Please understand that sometimes it can be difficult to photograph all the areas of an object. Therefore, we strongly suggest you review all the photos provided as part of this advert. Propose questions to which sections of the item are unclear to avoid disappointment when purchasing an item.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304223520132
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