Gentleman's Auction with Jonathan Soroff Online
Description:
Painted Wrought and Sheet Iron Glasses-form Optometrist Trade Sign, probably America, late 19th century, each "lens" painted on both sides with brown-painted iris, one side more fancifully decorated with eyelashes and additional detail, with chain, wd. 41 in.
Note: "The Great Gatsby is among my top 10 favorite novels, and the original cover displayed a pair of eyes amazingly similar to the eyes on this sign." - Jonathan Soroff
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
Jonathan SoroffStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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