10-26-201410-26-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2757BBoston
October 26, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Polychrome Cast Iron and Sheet Metal Optometrist's Sign

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$3,075$2,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2757BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 26, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Polychrome Cast Iron and Sheet Metal Optometrist's Sign, America, late 19th century, the gold-painted spectacles and polychrome eyes with hinged pupils which move with the wind, original surface, (minor paint loss),ht. 9, wd. 36 in.

Note: Reportedly used outside a Sagamore (Cape Cod),Massachusetts, optometrist's office.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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Keywords

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, optometrist