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Large Artisan Shop Sign, John Brown, Country Chemist Apothecary Sign, circa 1890-1910

Lot 2: Large Artisan Shop Sign, John Brown, Country Chemist Apothecary Sign, circa 1890-1910

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Unknown Artist Process: Reverse-painted glass Subject: trade advertisement for John Brown, Country Chemist. Date:. This antique style sign features gold-toned and red pigments set against a dark maroon background. The layout includes decorative corner flourishes and specific service listings for Herbal Remedies Prepared for all Bilious Nervous Disorders and a distinct bubble noting Animal Ailments Attended to on Sundays, indicating a rural practice catering to both human and veterinary needs. red-painted wooden frame. No artist signature or maker’s marks are visible. This item serves as a record of rural pharmaceutical practices and would be a notable addition to a shop or mancave Dimensions at END. Collection only


Condition report:

Significant flaking and loss to the interior painted lettering, most notably within the John Brown and Country text. The wooden frame shows various scuffs, paint chips, and surface grime consistent with age and previous outdoor or storefront use. 8ft long