Lot 1077
Hand Painted Tin Sign, Likely The Duke Of Wellington. Large tin tavern sign, hand-painted on both sides, 34½ x 24 in. (40½ x 29½ in. with its outer frame), c. 1840, depicting a British military officer, likely a rendition of the Duke of Wellington. It appears to have been mounted outdoors at some time. Both sides have the identical painting of the Duke in his military uniform, surrounded by a inner ornate gold wreath device. There is no inscription on the sign; apparently the name of the tavern was on a separate sign above as there are screw holes along the top of the frame. The green wooden outer frame is in heavily weathered shape, however the paintings themselves have held up far better. One side is in excellent condition, with three chips scattered among Wellington's buttons. The other side is in somewhat lesser condition, having weathered more, with some flaking throughout Wellington's jacket. No doubt this side of the sign faced the weather. Both sides have evidence of old repainting, which was probably necessary from time to time with an outdoor sign. Highly colorful and original.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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