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441
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$760.00
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GREAT FOLKY UNCLE SAM MAILBOX SALESMAN’S SAMPLE. This wonderful old piece of patriotic folk art Americana, obviously made and used as a salesman’s sample by some well-heeled craftsman in the early 20th Century. The patriotic red, white, and blue Uncle Sam figure is of wood, the mailbox, its support and the “advertisement” sign are of metal. Uncle Sam’s figure has painted on it “PATENT JULY 28, OTHER PATENTS PENDING”. A neat item. SIZE: 16-1/2” h. CONDITION: A few blisters of paint have come off, but generally the old paint is in good condition and is structurally very sound. 9-99784 (450-550)
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. |