Brunk Auctions
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Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 95

Rare Patinated Copper and Blown Glass Trade Sign

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
American, late 19th/early 20th century, thick laminated sheet copper depicting a glass blower and his apprentice each holding a glass blowing rod with blown globe, with stand 27-1/4 x 32 in.˜Note: According to consignor, sign was represented as being from Corning, NYProvenance: Van Dusen & Schuman, San Ansentino, CA, 1985; Private Collection, Jacksonville, Florida

Condition

minor separations at laminations, some possible later solder, one small hole at center, wear to patination at joint to modern stand, some distress at glass ball attachments
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