Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread ConditionOriginal vintage condition with visible

ConditionOriginal vintage condition with visible age-related wear throughout

this elegant piece combines practical tableware with decorative novelty design typical of continental European ceramics of the period

giving the sign a unique depth of character

Mid-century c

Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread ConditionOriginal vintage condition with visibleAntique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign A very attractive antique bronze trade plaque mounted onto a wooden backing board, reading Blanche Dressmaker Etc. The lettering is slightly indented into the bronze and picked out in a pale cream finish, giving the plaque a smart, traditional shop sign appearance. The bronze has a lovely dark aged surface with wear, rubbing, scratches and oxidised patina, while the wooden backing has bevelled