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AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED METAL EYEGLASSES / OPTICIAN TRADE SIGN,

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AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED METAL EYEGLASSES / OPTICIAN TRADE SIGN,

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Description

AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED METAL EYEGLASSES / OPTICIAN TRADE SIGN,, double-sided, with original mounting brackets. First quarter 20th century. 12" HOA, 35 1/4" LOA.
Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.

Condition

Very good overall condition, scattered minor to moderate losses to paint and areas of rust, old break with associated losses to one mounting bracket.

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AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED METAL EYEGLASSES / OPTICIAN TRADE SIGN,

Name: AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED METAL EYEGLASSES / OPTICIAN TRADE SIGN,
SKU: 130636928
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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