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Optician Trade Sign. Circa 1890s. Hand-forged metal opticia...

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Optician Trade Sign. Circa 1890s. Hand-forged metal opticia...

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Optician Trade Sign. Circa 1890s. Hand-forged metal optician sign with blue and red hand-rolled glass. 12 x 20”. Rusting to metal. Cracking to red glass. Very good.

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Optician Trade Sign. Circa 1890s. Hand-forged metal opticia...

Name: Optician Trade Sign. Circa 1890s. Hand-forged metal opticia...
SKU: 159663423
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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