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Description
Rare and antique tobacco sign, also known as a "carrot," made of thick zinc.
with a superb patina, this deep …
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Rare and antique tobacco sign, also known as a "carrot," made of thick zinc.
with a superb patina, this deep red vintage tobacco sign marked tobacco shops. It dates from the first half of the 20th century, probably the 1920s or 1930s.
A requirement for tobacconists selling tobacco, the "carrot" was displayed in front of their signs as early as 1906.
A rare piece in excellent overall condition.
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- Dimensions
- 7.87ʺW × 7.87ʺD × 33.46ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Zinc
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Maroon
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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