COOPERS SILK TRADE BANNER.

COOPERS 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 “BOUND BY THE HOOPS OF ECONOMY DRIVEN BY THE HANDS OF INDUSTRY.” in black and gold letters having red and gold shadowing on a white silk background. The reverse with “NOTHING BUT DIVISION CAN EVER “SQUARE THE CIRCLE” OF OUR CASKS.” in black and cream letters with red and brown shadowing all on a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Light wrinkling and fold marks. Some light foxing. A 4″ band of surface dirt below words on one side. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20472 (2,000-4,000)

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
	2128	$1,150.00	COOPERS 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 “BOUND BY THE HOOPS OF ECONOMY DRIVEN BY THE HANDS OF INDUSTRY.” in black and gold letters having red and gold shadowing on a white silk background. The reverse with “NOTHING BUT DIVISION CAN EVER “SQUARE THE CIRCLE” OF OUR CASKS.” in black and cream letters with red and brown shadowing all on a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Light wrinkling and fold marks. Some light foxing. A 4″ band of surface dirt below words on one side. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20472 (2,000-4,000) 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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