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Hugh Comstock Original Sign Carmel c1920s

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Hugh Comstock Original Sign Carmel c1920s

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Hugh Comstock - Carmel, CA original sign c1920s. Hugh Comstock was a architect and real estate developer of the Carmel, CA area in the 1920s and 1930s. This is the original sign that hung outside his office. This historical piece has the lower portion of the wood naturally disintegrated. Provenance: Carmel, CA Estate. 28"w x 16.5"h. 1950 newspaper and original photo of Hugh Comstock included with this auction.

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This historical piece has the lower portion of the wood naturally disintegrated.

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Hugh Comstock Original Sign Carmel c1920s

Name: Hugh Comstock Original Sign Carmel c1920s
SKU: 69989106
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $500

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