A late 18th century/early 19th century trade sign from a Dutch West Indies shipping merchant. The carved wood and polychromed sign depicts a winged-foot Mercury figure surrounded by garlands with his ship and the wares of a tobacco merchant at his feet. This trade sign would function as a transom that was either glazed or open depending on the time of year. Now a rare and fabulous piece of wall mounted folk art.

• Dimensions:
  Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
• Style:
  Folk Art (Of the Period)
• Materials and Techniques:
  Wood,Hand-Carved
• Place of Origin:
  Netherlands
• Period:
  Late 18th Century
• Date of Manufacture:
  1790
• Condition:
  GoodWear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.