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Rare Butcher Trade Sign

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Rare Meat Market Trade Sign
American, last quarter of the 19th century.
Carved poplar, painted surface, steer horns.
Over-all in excellent condition with original paint and varnish, minor repairs to one ear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Hillsdale, New York; Allan Katz, Woodbridge, Connecticut, 2004
In a rare, imposing size, this meat market trade sign has survived in remarkable condition. The verbal history from the previous owner states that the sign hung in a meat market in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dimensions: 37 ½” h., 35" w. (horns)

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Painted carved poplar head mounted with natural steer horns.
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Outsider Art
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	FA-TRDSGN 281
Incollect Reference #:	777923

Dimensions

W.	35 in;	H.	37.5 in;
W.	88.9 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.