Lot 383:
Porcelain Enameled L and N Railroad Sign
Sold for: $100
Description
A rectangular porcelain-enameled steel sign for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The sign features a vibrant red central field with yellow stylized graphics. The central text consists of a large serif L and N separated by an ornate ampersand. Decorative horizontal banding extends from the letters, and the outer horizontal edges are flanked by yellow fleur-de-lis motifs. The entire red field is framed by a thin yellow border within a wider white enameled margin. The sign is constructed with four pre-drilled circular mounting holes, one at each corner. The reverse is finished in white enamel and bears a partial, rectangular paper adhesive label. The legible characters on the label appear to include the letters Phy and co, though the full name and company information are not legible. Length: 16.5 inches Height: 5.5 inches.
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