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Sign, Trade

Object number87.2.2 a,b

Designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848 - 1933)

Designer Tiffany Studios (1900 - 1932)

Date1892

MediumMosaic Tile; Brass; Cement

Credit LineGift of Ernest H. Bovie

DescriptionFavrile-glass mosaic storefront sign. In shades of blue, yellow, green, and red. Brass frame; cement filled. Green diamond border divides sign into three sections. Top section-circular sunburst. Middle has company name. Bottom has letter in circle bordered in flower and leaf pattern. Four bolt fasteners in each corner of middle section; each fastener has a rosette on front; two of the rosettes are detached.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-b): 27.25 x 14.5 x 1.125 in. (69.2 x 36.8 x 2.9 cm)
Weight: 46 lb. (20.9 kg)
InscriptionsMiddle section has mosaicked text "W.W. / WATTLES / & / SONS" and bottom center has mosaicked "W".
Historical NotesStorefront sign from W.W. Wattles & Sons. Donated by Earnest Bovie the president of W.W. Wattles & Sons. The company was founded in 1859 at 30-32 Fifth Ave. and made a speciality of diamonds and watches. In 1892, became W.W. Wattles & Sons. The sons were named J. Hanley and Charles W. In 1896, the business moved to 214-216 Fifth Ave. and in 1906 to 517 Wood Street.

Related institution W.W. Wattles and Sons (founded 1901)

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