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OPTICAL GLASSES TRADE SIGN W/ HAND-PAINTED LENSES

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OPTICAL GLASSES TRADE SIGN W/ HAND-PAINTED LENSES

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A nice example of this early optical trade sign featuring cobalt blue lenses with hand-painted lettering. CONDITION: The blue lenses show general wear to the hand-painted lettering. The left-hand lens has been cracked. The missing cracked section has been replaced with a piece of board to enhance the display. The metal frame of the glasses shows a nice yellow paint job, with various areas of paint loss and wear throughout. The patina enhances the display on this sign. Condition: (7.0). Dimensions: 27 - 1/2" x 13".

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OPTICAL GLASSES TRADE SIGN W/ HAND-PAINTED LENSES

Name: OPTICAL GLASSES TRADE SIGN W/ HAND-PAINTED LENSES
SKU: 173154078
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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