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Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century an Arresting Cobbler’s Sign

$4,800
£3,617.29
€4,226.88
CA$6,811.56
A$6,832.27
CHF 3,963.10
MX$83,400.91
NOK 45,903.92
SEK 46,979.57
DKK 31,595.85

About the Item

Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century An arresting cobbler’s sign hand-carved from solid wood and fashioned as a Victorian lace-up ankle boot with a sharp pointed toe and stacked heel, finished in distressed black paint with warm gilt undertones that peek through in the high spots. Fully three-dimensional, the boot retains a metal crossbar and swivel hanger, allowing it to swing outdoors above a shopfront or command attention indoors as sculptural décor. A classic example of the imaginative advertising objects used before neon and print, it speaks to both folk-art charm and fashion history. Dimensions: approx. 32 in. W × 36.5 in. H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor paint touch-ups.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1531246155622

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