Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread hats and labels were often

hats and labels were often replaced over time

A below-knee or full-length flared dress with fitted bodice

this elegant piece combines practical tableware with decorative novelty design typical of continental European ceramics of the period

The ceramic body is clean and glossy with crisp pansy decoration

giving the sign a unique depth of character

Antique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign Coats Bear thread hats and labels were oftenAntique Blanche Dressmaker Bronze Plaque Wooden Shop Sign A very attractive antique bronze trade plaque mounted onto a wooden backing board, reading Blanche Dressmaker Etc. The lettering is slightly indented into the bronze and picked out in a pale cream finish, giving the plaque a smart, traditional shop sign appearance. The bronze has a lovely dark aged surface with wear, rubbing, scratches and oxidised patina, while the wooden backing has bevelled