BOOT & SHOE-MAKERS SILK TRADE BANNER.

BOOT & SHOE-MAKERS 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 “HE THAT WILL NOT PAY THE SHOE-MAKER IS NOT WORTHY OF A SOLE.” in black with some red shadowing. The phrase is flanked by two opposing tall boots; one black and cream, the other black. All on a white silk background. The reverse with “SONS OF CRISPIN. SHERMAN, PENDRILL, LEE, GIFFORD, BLOOMFIELD, AND A HOST OF THEIR CRAFT HAVE LABOURED WITH THEIR TO MEND THE SOLES AND IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDINGS OF MANKIND.” in black with some red and green shadowing. A black shoe-makers tool is depicted with a curving point and wooden handle. All against a white silk background. SIZE: 35″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Light wrinkling and folds. Some light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20469 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2121	$11,500.00	BOOT & SHOE-MAKERS 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 “HE THAT WILL NOT PAY THE SHOE-MAKER IS NOT WORTHY OF A SOLE.” in black with some red shadowing. The phrase is flanked by two opposing tall boots; one black and cream, the other black. All on a white silk background. The reverse with “SONS OF CRISPIN. SHERMAN, PENDRILL, LEE, GIFFORD, BLOOMFIELD, AND A HOST OF THEIR CRAFT HAVE LABOURED WITH THEIR TO MEND THE SOLES AND IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDINGS OF MANKIND.” in black with some red and green shadowing. A black shoe-makers tool is depicted with a curving point and wooden handle. All against a white silk background. SIZE: 35″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Light wrinkling and folds. Some light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20469 (6,000-8,000) 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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