Whimsical 19th C blacksmith’s trade sign, and weathervane. American, third-quarter 19 century, sheet iron
- Material
- Sheet Iron
- Dimensions
- 24 1/4”h x 17 1/2”w
- Attribution
- American
- Price
- $850
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This piece is an American 19th-century sheet-iron blacksmith trade sign. It depicts a narrative silhouette of two blacksmith metalworkers striking a heated workpiece over an anvil. Historically, trade signs like this were mounted outside workshops or smithies to advertise services visually to passersby who might not be fully literate.
Key Characteristics
• Origin: Made in America during the 19th Century. Likely New England • Material: Cut sheet-iron showing natural historic rust, wear, and oxidation patina.
Provenance & research
A Private New England Collection