PRINTERS SILK TRADE BANNER.

PRINTERS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a light green later addition yarn fringe. One side with “THE TYRANT’S FOE-THE PEOPLE’S FRIEND.” in black letters. The center of the banner having a painting of two printing machines. The whole having a applied black and white leafy scroll border all on a white silk background. The reverse with “FULCRUM FOR ARCHIMIDES’ LEVER.” in black letters. The center having a combined painted and printed scene of four men at a printing press and a Tuttle’s patent press and an orange background having an engraving of a printer with press and figures. This side also has a black and white border of foliate scrolling. All on a white silk background. SIZE: 39″ h x 36″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Light creases and folds with some very light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20478 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2118	$3,450.00	PRINTERS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a light green later addition yarn fringe. One side with “THE TYRANT’S FOE-THE PEOPLE’S FRIEND.” in black letters. The center of the banner having a painting of two printing machines. The whole having a applied black and white leafy scroll border all on a white silk background. The reverse with “FULCRUM FOR ARCHIMIDES’ LEVER.” in black letters. The center having a combined painted and printed scene of four men at a printing press and a Tuttle’s patent press and an orange background having an engraving of a printer with press and figures. This side also has a black and white border of foliate scrolling. All on a white silk background. SIZE: 39″ h x 36″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Light creases and folds with some very light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20478 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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