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Dentist Trade Sign
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, late 19th-early 20th century. A single-sided sheet metal trade sign, with
Dentist
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Stairs
painted in gold on a black background, the vertical lettering enclosed by a gold border; lg. 52.25, wd. 5.5 in.
Provenance:
From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan
Condition:
Some light surface wear. Crease through middle of
N
. Holes along edges from previous mounting. Some scattered spots of light surface rust.
Sold: $390.00
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