Offered by: Yew Tree House
PO box 5119 Greenwich, CT 06831 , United States Call Seller 212.249.6612 Showrooms

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200 Lexington Ave
New York City, NY 10016
United States

Framed 18th c. Merchant Trade Sign

$ 14,900
  • 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.

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