Early 20th c. French Toleware Glove Maker's Store Sign c.1940 Toys leather handle and brass winding

leather handle and brass winding handle

A mid 19th century handmade wooden lock box with original key and pull out inner compartment

connecting with the drawer above and below it

CONDITION Like New

Hat Interior: 5 in x 8 in

Early 20th c. French Toleware Glove Maker's Store Sign c.1940 Toys leather handle and brass windingABOUT An original French glove maker's store sign. Enameled painted metal with gold, stitched seams and a blue frilled cuff and large blue glass stone at the wrist. Shown with life size hand model. CREATOR Unknown. France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Enameled Painted Tin, Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chipping and light crackling. Repainted top of the thumb. DIMENSIONS H 21. 5 in. W 11. 5 in.