$444
Hardwood Instrument Maker's Trade Sign, 20th century, the four board sign with red and gilt molded edge, black background, gilt and red letters reading Jos Willan. Boston. Est. 1851 , applied depiction of an octant and navigational dividers in wood with sheet copper overlay and marked on the cross frame with partial name Jos. Will and Instrument Maker , ht. 36, wd. 24 in. Most likely a 20th century reproduction made with old wood and painted with an 'aged' appearance.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-25