19th Century English Trade Sign

Description

TO PREVENT MISTAKES!

Fantastic English / British Trade Merchant's Sign.

19th Century, Enamel on Metal with a fantastic hand-carved and … more TO PREVENT MISTAKES!

Fantastic English / British Trade Merchant's Sign.

19th Century, Enamel on Metal with a fantastic hand-carved and hand waxed English Oak frame.

This piece is about its large size and incredible, perfect patina.

39.5" wide x 15.5" tall.

Text is charming:

TO PREVENT MISTAKES
Customers are Requested to Notice
That all Goods are Stamped in Plain Figures on the Item
Terms Strictly Cash
No Second Price
TYLER & SONS

Signed by maker in lower right

In keeping with Aesop's fable, Fox and Crow's Motto is "Beware of False Flattery!" So, with each listing we offer a true confession about the item...

We love original signs, and this one is simply one of the best we've ever seen. There is so much to love here - the period details, the amazing honest patina, and the message...you can imagine walking into an English merchant for provisions or hardware and seeing this sign. It answers a lot of questions in a handsome way! less