Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
Rare Meat Market Trade Sign
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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.
37 ½” h., 35" w. (horns)
$29,000
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.
37 ½” h., 35" w. (horns)
$29,000