THE BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS SILK TRADE BANNER.

THE BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS 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 red later addition yarn fringe. One side “WE’LL MOULD THE PASTE OF LIFE WITH SKILL, STAMP IT FOR USE AND NOT FOR SHOW; AND WHEN AT LAST OUR BATCH WE FILL, WE SHALL NOT WISH OUR “CAKE WAS DOUGH.” in black letter with some red shadowing all on a white silk background. The reverse with “THE STAFF OF LIFE.” in black letters with red shadowing. Painted with a scene of a large bundle of golden wheat all on a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkling and folds. Light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20466 (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
	2122	$2,300.00	THE BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS 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 red later addition yarn fringe. One side “WE’LL MOULD THE PASTE OF LIFE WITH SKILL, STAMP IT FOR USE AND NOT FOR SHOW; AND WHEN AT LAST OUR BATCH WE FILL, WE SHALL NOT WISH OUR “CAKE WAS DOUGH.” in black letter with some red shadowing all on a white silk background. The reverse with “THE STAFF OF LIFE.” in black letters with red shadowing. Painted with a scene of a large bundle of golden wheat all on a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkling and folds. Light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20466 (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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