Fish trade sign?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by David Askett, Dec 4, 2024 at 6:37 PM.

  1. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    This big (about 30 inches long), three-dimensional tin fish appeared today at a local antique shop. I can’t decide if it’s an older trade sign, or a newer decorative piece, and Google Lens isn’t showing anything similar. It appears to be handmade, and does have some damage (bent fins, flaking paint, etc). What do you think?

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I like the carved staff.....
    if older I would think the fish would be wood..... with a slogan or co name attached to it..
     
  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I'd think it was older too.

    Debora
     
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  5. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    If it is older, it’s not going to be from the 1800’s. More like early-mid 20th century, I’d think. Maybe it hung under sign with the company name? Or, maybe it was made last week, in China!
     
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  6. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

  7. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    I'd buy it in a second just to hang on my porch!!!
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  9. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    I could be taking out my ___ on this one as it's purely a feel, but the painting style being brushed and blended like that makes me think vintage. The modern stuff I see is usually airbrush for expediency with not much, if any, blending...just layering.
     
  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    more going on than just the paint........ imo
     
  11. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    more metal work , more color , more realism.... more craftsmanship...
     
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  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    @Rayo56 ...buy the one above..... it's superior...and older !
     
  13. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    Oh, I definitely like this one better, but not all artists make pieces to the same style or level. ;)
     
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  14. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    yer right...but back in the day..... quality...and craftsmanship on everyday items....was at a higher level than in more recent times..... ttbomk...

    just look at it..... it looks like you could fillet it and eat it !!:joyful:;);)
     
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  15. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    It's definitely beautiful.

    It looks like the raised scales and half circles (gills?) past the eye are similar on both.
     
  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    look closer.... the blue one looks stamped out to me.... the silver one has so much more hand work... imo
     
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