Imperial German Ship Signs

Description:

Imperial German Ship Signs, c. 1916, porcelain over steel, brass, and aluminum signs from the Frankfurt and Ostfriesland sunk at the Battle of Jutland.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $150-250

Some have patina and chips in the porcelain.


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