Two-sided "JOHN PHELAN" Tavern Sign

Description:

Two-sided "JOHN PHELAN" Tavern Sign, America, late 19th century, shaped sign with concave cut edges, centering a polychrome depiction of a frothy mug of beer against a tan background with gilt banded border flanked by vertically lettered "JOHN PHELAN," with wrought iron hanging brackets, (weathered surfaces),ht. 42 1/4, wd. 61 1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of the Goyette Museum of Americana, Peterborough, New Hampshire, sold by Richard W. Withington, 1977.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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