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19th C. Top Hat Trade Sign

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19th C. Top Hat Trade Sign w/ Bracket: Painted tin hatter's trade sign in the form of an oversized top hat. Much original red and black paint present. Hat approx. 16 1/2" x 19" x 8 1/2" H. Iron bracket approx. 18" L. Provenance: the estate

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EARLY TOP HAT TRADE SIGN W/ BRACKET.: A nice example of this copper 3-D top hat trade sign, featuring outstanding patina. CONDITION: Top hat itself shows age appropriate patina to the copper hat. Original cast iron bracket shows oxidation

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Early Top Hat Trade Sign.: Cast iron bracket with top hat on top. Has some oxidation and some soiling. Condition (Very Good). Size 31'' T.

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FOLK ART TOP HAT TRADE SIGN.: Twentieth century. Sheet metal top hat with layers of red and black paint. Decorative elements including copper medallion are probably added. Some flaking. 16"h. 18.5"w. including post.

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Rare Tin Top Hat Trade Sign: Rare tin top hat trade sign; measuring 8.5 in H x 12.5 in W x 11.75 in D

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CAST IRON & ENAMEL TOP HAT TRADE SIGN BUCKET: Dimensions: 7" H x 8.5" W Condition: Some loss of enamel to inside, consistent with age. Approx. 15 lbs for shipping purposes

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Early riveted metal Top Hat Man Pointing Trade sign : 1-sided painted metal, Very early unusual folky weathervane topper or trade sign?? With hints of original red coming through. Shows some corrosion spotting but is a very cool early piece!! 38 tall 19

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Country store Milliner's trade sign, formed metal top: Country store Milliner's trade sign, formed metal top hat w/cast metal mtg bracket, VG overall cond w/some rust, 32"H x 28"W.

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LARGE COPPER MORTAR AND PESTLE TRADE SIGN: YELLOW-PAINTED COPPER APOTHECARY SIGN, LATE 19 TH. C. CONSTRUCTED OF SHEET COPPER. 40 inches x 36 inches. NO REPAIRS. MINOR DENTS AND 1 SMALL HOLE. OPEN IN THE CENTER FOR DRAINING AND HAS A ROD IN THE

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Hatters Zinc Bicorn Hat Trade Sign: 19th C Original red and yellow paint, sever dents and wear, 24 tall x 53 long x 12 deep

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CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN "HATS" TRADE SIGN.: Late 20th century, tin. Top hat with original black and silver paint. Distressed surface. 8"h.

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1920S WOOD TRADE SIGN HATS FOLK ART: American c. 1920 Folk Art Trade Sign "Hats". All original paint. Measures 21"x5 1/2"x1 3/4". Weight 5 pds. PROVENANCE: A Pawleys Island SC Private Estate.

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Painted tin hatter's trade sign in the form of an oversized top hat. Some paint loss and rust.Approx. 13 1/4" x 18" x 12 1/4". Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques dealer and collector.

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19th C. Top Hat Trade Sign

Name: 19th C. Top Hat Trade Sign
SKU: 173712980
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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