Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread this elegant piece combines practical

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

Mid-century c

giving the sign a unique depth of character

mid-length jacket with front pockets

hats and labels were often replaced over time

Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread this elegant piece combines practicalAntique 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