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Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
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.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001797
Incollect Reference #:	744641

Dimensions

W.	50 in;	H.	39 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	127 cm;	H.	99.06 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.