![CHOICE 19TH C. WOOL MERCHANT'S TRADE SIGN, SHEEP.: A ca. 1880 woolen merchant's carved and painted wood sign, depicting a large size sheep. Approx. 27"H x 41"W. Provenance: Robert Young Antiques, see literature.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/336745/182167071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721313214)
Wood Trade Signs
![CHOICE 19TH C. WOOL MERCHANT'S TRADE SIGN, SHEEP.: A ca. 1880 woolen merchant's carved and painted wood sign, depicting a large size sheep. Approx. 27"H x 41"W. Provenance: Robert Young Antiques, see literature.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/336745/182167071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721313214)
![1900's Railroad Lehigh Valley Bulletin Trade Sign: Phenomenal Early Railroad Trade Sign, Originally Hung in the Keuka Hotel. All Wood original paint, the Hotel at one point scratched the "LV" from the Lehigh Valley Flag. Measures: 42" x 39"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8506/336457/181946709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720806590)
![Fine Duck Trade Sign By Harry Waite: Fine Flying Duck Trade Sign By Harry Waite 1950-60s time period. White Pine wood. Very Good condition. No major breaks or repairs.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1294/336427/182353794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721417310)
![19TH C. WATCHMAKER'S TRADE SIGN.: An early 19th C., likely English, watchmaker's trade sign, a painted scalloped and cut out walnut board, with an applied wood carved and painted clock face with movable hands. 23”H x 15”W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/336745/182167292_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721167292)
![FIREHOUSE TOP HAT TRADE SIGN.: The wood sign in the form of a top hat in red and black paint with sheet iron strapping around hat brim and at top of sign. The sign features a round emblem for "Fire Department Supply Co." beneath th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6203/336465/182182516_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721418663)
![1900's Champion Binders Mowers Burdett NY Sign: Turn of the Century Trade Sign, Hand Painted on Wood. Barn Fresh will clean up great. Measures: 36" X 6"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8506/336457/181946605_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720806590)
![Service Station Attendant Sign: 28.75" x 76" Painted wood sign with glossy finish. There are light scratches on the attendant and pump with a few more on the lower right side of the pump. There is a mounting hole in the top of the p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3386/335508/181289490_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720481272)
![OLD TOWN CANOE COMPANY SALESMAN SAMPLE BOAT OAR: Vintage Old town Canoe Company Maine Oak Wood Boat Oar Salesman Sample. Length 20"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/335449/181241900_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720039448)
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Stanley F. Goldfein collection of Wedgwood ceramics showcased at Dreweatts June 27
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Rago’s debut Crafted In Wood auction turned in solid results
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Wedgwood vases and Royal Doulton jugs add character to Lion and Unicorn Dec. 17 and 19
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