Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Limited
Antique Glass Leather Award Sign
(1892 to 1892 England)
Medium
Plate Glass
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Width
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18.00inch wide
[45.72 cm wide]
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Height
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29.75inch high
[75.56 cm high]
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Depth
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1.00inch deep
[2.54 cm deep]
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Description / Expertise
The size of this etched glass sign would suggest that it was made to fit within a door frame. It was probably commissioned by the proud winner, who wanted to advertise his success to his customers. You can imagine that it was inside his shop perhaps leading to the office or another showroom. It has now been framed with mirror behind it. There were a large number of leather manufactures at the end of the 19th century from those who made luggage to bookbinders. So, although the award can be seen as a great achievement, given the competition, it is unfortunate that the winner didn’t also etch their name on the glass. However, they did note the date which is 1892.
Price
gbp 370.00 (Pound Sterling)
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