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19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
English carved and polychrome decorated wood tobacconist’s trade sign in the form of a “Turk” wearing a distinctive headdress and dressed in a long robe, this advertising figure relates to many ship’s figureheads in its form and stance which is not coincidental as many carvers produced both. The “Turk” is the less common figure among those used to advertise tobacco. More frequently seen are the “Indian,” the “Scot” and the “Nubian”.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood.
Styles / Movements:	Other, Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	ulqfmxubsmui
Incollect Reference #:	258182

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.