Mermaid advertising hanging sign, with traces of polychromy and carved heraldic shield dated 1877. The 19th Century town sidewalk was a tremendous advertising forum. These exotic figures originally worked primarily as carvers of ship figureheads.

Dimensions: 16 x 31 x 12 in.

Condition: Hooks and chains added at later date, light wear and losses-please view detailed images fr further inspection; probably repairs due to age and use.