Rusty and Kate Donohue
Americana Antiques

American Tavern Sign in the Form of Grapes, used to symbolize the sale of "Wine & Spirits."  Gold leaf was probably used to decorate these signs.  This fine example has minor damage, 19" tall.

See Treasury of American Design and Antiques, figs. 246-249, for similar carvings.

Provenance:  Kenneth Snow, Newburyport, MA.

Price:  6,500                                                                                              KR-62-1

e-mail:  emmy@intercom.net