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A Painted Lightning Rod Trade Sign, c. 1890

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A Painted Lightning Rod Trade Sign, c. 1890

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Description

Oil on wood, with a later frame. The text reads, "Harris and Cole Bro's" and the decoration features a central eagle and a farm in the background. The sign was made for the The Cole Brothers Pump and Lightning Rod Company, Iowa.

Dimensions:12" x 55".

Provenance:From a New Jersey collection.

Condition

Professionally restored with inpainting and touch up. To the lower right of the eagle's tail there is an approximately 7" age split to the wood.

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A Painted Lightning Rod Trade Sign, c. 1890

Name: A Painted Lightning Rod Trade Sign, c. 1890
SKU: 142100871
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $250

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