Festina Lente, ancient sign hostaria

$324.60

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Festina Lente, antique hostaria sign. heavy metal plate with relief figure, mounted on solid wood panel. many woodworm marks are present. woodworm treatment has been done. writing is more recent. Festìna lente “hasten slowly” is a Latin locution attributed to Emperor Augustus by the Latin historian Suetonius. Actually, in Suetonius’ text, a quote from Augustus is given, of which “festina lente” is the Latin translation. Wikipedia
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Tôle,Wood,Burnished,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. woodworm holes. woodworm treatment performed.

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