Late 19th Century Barbershop Wooden Trade Sign clayware MM - 106241 - 041823

MM - 106241 - 041823

This piece had an adjustable neck that swings 360-degrees perpendicular to the stand

including finish rubbing

MM - C-6619 - 121323

Late 19th Century Barbershop Wooden Trade Sign clayware MM - 106241 - 041823This antique straight razor trade sign likely originated just before the turn of the 20th century. Trade signs were figural representations of a particular service that could be easily identified during a time when many people never had the opportunity to learn how to read or write and used symbols in place of words. This trade sign features a wooden pine hinge that allows one to choose the angle at which the razor is open. Exhibits minor signs of