19c Painted Sand Wood Sign

Item:19c Painted Sand Wood Sign
Price:$2,025.
Date:Oct. 20, 2011
Bids: 22
Auction: Ebay
Seller: millerzt
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Description and Images by: millerzt

Here is a fantastic original advertising sign from the early 20th century, around 1900. Measures 70 1/4″ x 10 3/4″ x 1 3/8″ deep. Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co. was established in 1882 in Chicago. Great all original paint with a wonderful untouched surface. Sand painted on a single board with nailed molding. I have encountered a number of these sand painted signs over the years, but have never seen one done in more than 2 basic colors. Not only does this one have 4 colors, but the quality and execution of the design are the best I have ever seen.

This is an incredible piece for collectors of advertising, tools, signs or primitives. Discovered many years ago in St. Louis, MO. Don’t miss out.