Sign, Trade
Object number87.2.1 a,b
Designer
Louis Comfort Tiffany
(1848 - 1933)
Designer
Tiffany Studios
(1900 - 1932)
Datec. 1890
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; three of the fasteners and their rosettes are detached.DimensionsWeight: 44 lb. (20 kg)Height x Width x Depth: 27.25 x 14.5 x 1.125 in. (69.2 x 36.8 x 2.9 cm)
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)
On View
Not on view
2016
2005
H.C. Fry Glass Company