August Americana
Description:
Two-sided Painted Fish-form "H.W. Fry Sporting Goods" Trade Sign, Milton, Pennsylvania, c. 1930s, painted body and scale details with red and white lettering, signed "SHULTZ," lg. 53 in.
Note: This sign hung over the walkway at Fry's Sporting Goods store on South Front Street, Milton, Pennsylvania. The store was primarily a rod and gun store but also sold other general sporting goods. Shultz, the painter of the sign, was a close personal friend of the store's owner.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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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