Sheet Iron Pipe Maker's Trade Sign

Circa 1880-1920: Measuring a fairly petite 8 5/8"H x 24"L, this unusual blacksmith made sheet iron occupational pipe maker's trade sign has a fantastic untouched weathered surface with remnants of its original white paint and would have hung above the shop's entryway. This rebus style sign makes use of the image of a pipe and the letters ER to form the word piper, a humorous and creative way to visually represent the shop's purpose and help bring in smiling customers. This one of a kind late 19th to early 20th century tobacciana trade sign has an attractive folk art appeal and is just the right size to make a powerful visual statement wherever it is hung.