Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign

$3,130.00

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‘Thar She Blows’ a fabulous rare shop/trade sign of great scale, hand made in riveted zinc and hand painted. This superb piece sits on an iron stand and would have spun outside of a shop, to draw in the customers. French and dating to the early 20th century, it is in original untouched condition, with a few small dents, and lost paint patina that you would expect from decades blowing in the wind. An absolutely captivating piece of marine and advertising memorabilia. Length 135cm x Width of Tail 55cm Height on stand 85.5cm Width of body 13cm Stand Height 33.5cm.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.67 in (85.5 cm)Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. it is in original untouched condition, with a few small dents, and lost paint patina that you would expect from decades blowing in the wind.

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