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PEI Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Estimate:
CA$1,600 - CA$2,500
Sold
CA$14,000
Live Auction
Canadiana & Folk Art | The Marty Osler Collection
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Description
A double-sided pocket watch trade sign from Charlottetown, PEI, marked W.N. Taunton. This sign has an untouched surface with the original hanging ring and comes with an early handmade metal frame and hanging hook. W.N. Taunton operated his shop in Charlottetown from 1865-1900. Good for both Standard Time and Daylight Savings -- 10:15 on one side and 11:15 on the other. Illustrated in Canadian Folk Art to 1950 by John Fleming and Michael Rowan, page 63. 1865-70. 16" (diam)", 3" (depth). CODE:SIG