FABULOUS STATE OF MAINE CARVED AND PAINTED TRADE SIGN.

FABULOUS STATE OF MAINE CARVED AND PAINTED TRADE SIGN. Outstanding one sided wood sign has large three-mast black hull schooner “S. D. Carleton” flying American flag and pennant. It is shown on a wavy carved sea. A relief banner above “Maine Coast Wood Carving”. Bottom banner “Capt. F. Jaeger, Carver Rockport Maine Ships & Eagles etc.”. Little is known about the carver but the ship was built by Carleton, Norwood & Company at Rockport in 1890. She was a Down Easter of 240 feet long. The banners are white with red edges and black lettering. Stars are seen at top of sign and good detail is seen in the carved ship. Sign has a self molded frame and hanging hooks. As fine a trade sign with a nautical theme as you will find. SIZE: 23” x 36”. CONDITION: Generally very good. Discolored varnish layer. Very good. 9-98894 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	296	$3,162.00	FABULOUS STATE OF MAINE CARVED AND PAINTED TRADE SIGN. Outstanding one sided wood sign has large three-mast black hull schooner “S. D. Carleton” flying American flag and pennant. It is shown on a wavy carved sea. A relief banner above “Maine Coast Wood Carving”. Bottom banner “Capt. F. Jaeger, Carver Rockport Maine Ships & Eagles etc.”. Little is known about the carver but the ship was built by Carleton, Norwood & Company at Rockport in 1890. She was a Down Easter of 240 feet long. The banners are white with red edges and black lettering. Stars are seen at top of sign and good detail is seen in the carved ship. Sign has a self molded frame and hanging hooks. As fine a trade sign with a nautical theme as you will find. SIZE: 23” x 36”. CONDITION: Generally very good. Discolored varnish layer. Very good. 9-98894 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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