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Lot 211:
Description
A vintage Cast Iron institutional wall sign of rectangular form featuring a textured pebbled ground. The piece is finished in dark green paint with raised lettering and a border highlighted in cream. The text is arranged in three lines, with the words PSYCHIATRIC WARD in a large serif typeface above the instruction PLEASE ENTER WITH CAUTION in a smaller serif font. The sign is designed for wall mounting with a pre-cast hole at each of the four corners. There are no maker marks or labels present.
Width: 36.8 cm
Height: 16.5 cm.
Condition report:
The sign exhibits wear consistent with age and use. There are numerous small chips and flakes to the cream paint on the raised lettering and border (photo 1). The green field shows several surface scratches and minor paint losses (photo 1). Moderate oxidation and surface rust are present within the four mounting holes and along the lower edges (photo 1).
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