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Monumental 1930s Wood No Smoking Sign from New York City

$3,600
£2,735.11
€3,143.22
CA$5,056.64
A$5,504.03
CHF 2,916.39
MX$66,194.25
NOK 37,081.12
SEK 33,980.74
DKK 23,479.64

About the Item

Monumental hand carved wood sign from the 1930s. Made by H.H. Upham Co. Interestingly, this company owned a huge sign manufacturing business in the city and owned the building they worked out of. Great period piece. Black sign with hand painted gold lettering/detailing. Large scale. Great coloring. Very good vintage condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1853316043282

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