sign of the golden ball trade sign, a single solid giltwood sphere that hangs from a simple wrought iron bracket, England, 19th century
split / crack, well worn, great patina, as found
MEASUREMENTS:
22.5" H x 12" W x 14" D
included images of several 18th century trade cards / advertisements of business that use a Golden Ball as a sign
"Johnston & Geddes, jewellers, at the Golden Ball in Panton Street, near Leicester Square, London"
"Dorothy Mercier, Printseller and Stationer, at the Golden Ball, in Windmill Street, facing Silver Street, Golden Square, London"
"William Brown, Jeweller and Goldsmith, at the Old Shop No. 14, the Golden Ball, opposite Foster Lane in Cheapside, London"
